Question

Which sentence best explains the meaning of the bolded line in this excerpt from act v, scene I, of Twelfth Night?

Answer 1

And thus the whirligig of
time brings in his revenges.

Answer 2

CLOWN: Why, 'some are born great, some achieve
greatness, and some have greatness thrown upon
them.' I was one, sir, in this interlude;—one Sir
Topas, sir; but that's all one:—'By the Lord, fool, I
am not mad;'—But do you remember? 'Madam,
why laugh you at such a barren rascal? An you
smile not, he's gagged'? And thus the whirligig of
time brings in his revenges.

Answer 3

1 The clown suggests that the complications in the play have been amicably resolved.
2The clown is commenting on the cyclic nature of time and saying that Malvolio has received the treatment he deserved.
3 The clown believes that Malvolio will not be rewarded for his good deeds before the time is right.
4 The clown emphasizes that time always teaches people to patiently perform good deeds and not expect rewards.

Answer 4

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