Question

Identify the pun on the word "bye" How is it used? From Twelfth night Act 3 scene 1.

Answer 1

can you give me the sentence?

Answer 2

^ A sentence with the provided example would be very helpful here. :)

Answer 3

FOOL
No, I live by the church because I live in a house, and my house is by the church.

Answer 4

hold on i will get the section in which the conversation is ...

Answer 5

VIOLA
God bless you, my friend, and your music too. Do you make your living by playing that drum?
FOOL
No, sir, I live by the church.
VIOLA
Oh, you’re a clergyman?
FOOL
No, I live by the church because I live in a house, and my house is by the church.
VIOLA
You could just as easily say that a king sleeps near a beggar if the beggar lives near him, or that the church is supported by your drum because it “stands by” your drum.
FOOL
You’re right, sir. What a wonderful time to be alive! Sentences can be turned inside out so easily nowadays!

Answer 6

I think you meant "by" and not "bye" with an e. :P
It's used twice; I believe this is to bring emphasis on the subject it's describing.

Answer 7

it is meant to have the word "bye" in it, it is part of the question and the pun