The+Fool

=Feste "The Fool" =

Biography:
Feste is a jester in the home of Olivia. He makes his wage by telling jokes and singing songs for the people in Olivia’s household. Later on, he begins to jester at both Olivia’s and Orsino’s homes. Which at this time, was illegal. He uses his smarts to out wit people like Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew, which gets him money in the end. He also uses his wit to get himself out of bad situations, like being late for work. The fool is also someone who you can't judge by his name or the way he looks and is treated. Although, the fool is part of the lower call in Illyria, he can be a lot smarter than people in the higher class such as Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrews. In one part of the play, the Fool is talking with Olivia about the death of her brother. The Fool tells her that he is sorry that she will burn in hell. When Olivia says that her brother will not burn in hell the Fool assures her there is no need to cry if her brother is going to heaven. Also, the fool is very good and talented at getting money out of people. He uses songs and does very obscure acts to impress the higher class. The Fool uses tactics such as making drunk men laugh and a good voice of reason to get money. The fool's main goal in life is similar to Malvolio and that is to be a part of the high and richer class in Illyria.

The Fool and Malvolio When Malvolio was trapped in the closet, The Fool dressed as a priest to try and get the fake demon out of Malvolio. This was the ultimate torture for Malvolio, he was being made believe that he was actually possessed even though he was perfectly sane. Olivia was very upset when she found out the mean trick that the fool had taken part in.

Quotes-
" You have said, sir. To see this age! A sentence is but a cheveril glove to a good wit. How quickly the wrong side." may be turned outward!" "A sentence is but a cheveril glove to a good wit. How quickly the wrong side may be turned outward." "fools are as like husbands as pilchards are to herrings; the husband’s the bigger." "For the rain it raineth everyday"