Question

Think about the way that Orsino feels about Olivia. He loves her, but she doesn't love him back. Orsino laments this to his manservant.

You don't have a manservant to lament to, but I'm sure you have (at some point) felt the way he does. For now, you are going to be Orsino.



In at least 100 words, you are going to write ONE of the following:

A letter telling Olivia how you feel and lamenting your unrequited love. You should mention how sorry you are for her that she has lost her brother and how you sympathize. Let her know that you love her and want to help her through this difficult time.
OR

A diary entry (written by Orsino/you) pouring out your heart about how sad you are that Olivia doesn't seem to return your feelings.


BOTH SHOULD BE WRITTEN IN MODERN ENGLISH!

While writing both, you should remember what kind of person Orsino is – think of three words to describe him and keep these in mind when writing.

Answer 1

Diary entry:

Dear diary,

I can't believe how much I love Olivia, and yet she seems completely uninterested in me. It's like my love is not even registering with her. I know she is still mourning the loss of her brother, and I sympathize with her deeply. Losing a loved one is never easy, and I wish I could take away her pain.

But as much as I try to be there for her, she seems to push me away. I long to tell her how I feel, but I fear that it would only make things worse. I am torn between my desire to express my love and my fear of rejection.

I feel like a fool, pining for someone who doesn't feel the same way. Yet, I can't help but think that maybe, just maybe, she will come to see me as more than just a friend. Until then, I will continue to love her from afar, hoping that one day she will feel the same.

Three words to describe Orsino: Romantic, Pensive, and Melancholic.

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