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Answer: Sebastian explains that the case of mistaken identity has worked in Olivia’s favor because she has married Sebastian, not Viola.
At this point of the story, Sebastian has appeared and it was revealed that Viola was pretending to be a man all along. Sebastian is telling Olivia that fate found a way for her not to marry a woman and that she had been saved from a life of deceit.
The statement best explains this excerpt is Sebastian explains that the case of mistaken identity has worked in Olivia’s favor because she has married Sebastian, not Viola.
Which statement best explains this excerpt from act v, scene I, of Twelfth Night?
At this point of the story, Sebastian has appeared and it was revealed that Viola was pretending to be a man all along. Sebastian is telling Olivia that fate found a way for her not to marry a woman and that she had been saved from a life of deceit.
He explains, "You would have been contracted to a maid," meaning that Olivia would have married a maiden, or a young woman. However, he continues by saying, "Nor are you therein, by my life, deceived; You are betrothed both to a maid and man."
Therefore, correct option is A.
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