Question

What is the correct interpretation of the following lines from

MALVOLIO: I say this house is as dark as ignorance,
though ignorance were as dark as hell;
and I say there was never man thus abused.
I am no more mad than you are;
make the trial of it in any constant question.
Ο Α.
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Malvolio is painting a dramatic picture of the pr
Malvolio is calling his associates ignorant and

Answer 1

Malvolio is comparing the darkness of the house to ignorance and expressing his sanity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The lines you provided are from the character Malvolio in William Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night. In these lines, Malvolio is making a comparison between the darkness of the house he is in and the darkness of ignorance. He suggests that ignorance is as dark as hell. He also claims that he is not mad, and challenges his associates to test him on any question to prove it.

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