Why is Malvolio’s desire for Olivia seen as a joke?

A)He is clearly no match for Olivia in terms of temperament or social status.

B) Olivia does not plan to marry anyone because of her brother's death.

C) Olivia does not like Malvolio's strict Puritan view of life.

D) Olivia has a longstanding dislike for Malvolio, as others in her household know.

Question

Why is Malvolio’s desire for Olivia seen as a joke?

A)He is clearly no match for Olivia in terms of temperament or social status.

B) Olivia does not plan to marry anyone because of her brother's death.

C) Olivia does not like Malvolio's strict Puritan view of life.

D) Olivia has a longstanding dislike for Malvolio, as others in her household know.

kyanthedoodle · Answer

I think it's A. http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/twelfthnight/section6.rhtml