How does Malvolio connect to disguise and deceit in Act 2 Scene 5?

In Act II Scene VI, we are exposed to regulate to iting Malvolio in a different light. Firstly, we see he deceives himself, ultimately playing the economic consumption of the person he thinks he is capable of becoming. Then we see that female horse and her cohort are deceiving Malvolio, by playing a prank on him just so they can make a fool out of him for always macrocosm so bitter and serious and lastly we see how they encourage this foolish act and what consequences it brings.To begin with, we can identify that the name Malvolio consists of two elements Mal and Volio which are Italian words, with the pith ill leave suggesting his disregard of others pleasures. I cerebrate that Shakespeare particularly gave this acknowledgment this name, as it allows us to have a greater insight of the kind of character Malvolio is from the beginning of the play.At the beginning of Act II Scene VI we are see an intimate conversation between Sir Toby and Fabian, coming unneurotic to watch Malvolio and Marias prank. Sir Toby asks Wouldst thou not be glad to have the niggardly, rascally sheep-bitter come by some notable daunt? Essentially pointing out that they are pulling a prank on Malvolio and asking him if he is glad he is going to see this rascal frankfurter humiliated. From the really start we see a connection between john and Malvolio, and how Sir Toby and Fabian are associated with the scheming prank as well. We also see more of Malvolios bitterness mentioned when Fabian tells Sir Toby, I would exult man.You know he brought me out ofavour with my lady about a bear-baiting here(predicate), suggesting that he is very excited as Malvolio also told the lady of the house that he was arranging a bear-baiting once. This conversation suggests that the two other servers of the house are fed up with Malvolios attitude and plan to punish him in a way that will completely embarrass him. Malvolios attitude is essentially the only reason why he is connected to disguis e and deception. Also, his self-loving personality convinces him he is capable of rising higher in the society, which is what leads to him playing the role of Olivias husband. Then later we see that his bitterness leads him into a humiliating prank pulled by Maria and the other workers of the house.As Maria enters the scene, we discover that shes been scheming this prank and encourages the others to go watch, as she is fully confident it will work. She informs Sir Toby and Fabian to go hide behind the box tree and, esteem him, for the love of mockery for I know this letter will make a contemplative idiot of him. This emphasizes how Malvolio is the central character in this scene creation deceived by all the other characters. Maria also refers to Malvolio as trout on its way to gobble up bait, For here comes the trout that must be caught with tickling. This animalistic language creates a distinctive image of Malvolio. It could suggest that the bait is Olivia, and that Malvolio is so easily directed when lead by Olivia. It could also suggest that tickling so easily catches Malvolio into complete humiliation.Act II Scene VI provides a greater in-sight on how self-loving Malvolio really is. In the beginning of this scene we see that Malvolio is playing a role in the same way Olivia and Orsino were earlier in the play. Therefore we can see that not only is Malvolio being deceived by others, but is also deceiving himself. Malvolio instantly exposes us to this role, saying Maria once told me she did affect me, and I have heard herself come thus near, that should she fancy it should be one of my complexion. This portrays Malvolios outspoken confidence, as he is convinced Maria would like a man like himself, although we are aware that Malvolios fantasy is a pose without possibility. Sir Toby who is listening over Malvolios conversation calling him an overweening rogue quickly supports this.Malvolio then shifts to the possibility of being Count Malvolio for which Sir Toby and Fabian believe is an unrealistic desire for a servant so bitter and low in the society, responding within themselves Ah, rogue. Although, Malvolio speaks of his truehearted belief in the possibility, referring to Lady Strachy who married her wardrobe manager. This idea of Malvolio deceiving himself acts as entertainment for Sir Toby and Fabian who are simultaneously deceiving Malvolio. Both Sir Toby and Fabian show their great satisfaction saying O, peace Now hes deeply in. Look how imagination blows him which once again reinforces how unrealistic Malvolio is and how he is playing a role.Shakespeare shows that while Malvolio continues to imagine a marriage with Olivia, Sir Toby and Fabian continuously interrupt this image with their opposing comments such as bring up and brimstone and O, peace, peace implying that they arent taking this seriously because Malvolio is on his high horse.Furthermore, we see that Malvolio is also deceived by the letter that is supposedly writ ten by Olivia, merely is a prank planned by Maria. The clash between Malvolio and the remaining characters is the central motivation for the prank. From the previous scene, we see that Malvolio breaks up their party, although it does not seem to be Malvolios fault considering they were being rather disrespectful. This is what provokes Maria and her cohort into scheming revenge against Malvolio. As Twelfth night is a play that celebrates chaos, Malvolio doesnt resile this idea but presents himself as the puritanical, self-loving, pleasure-hating character which strongly contrasts against the alcohol-loving, pleasure-loving characters of Maria and her cohort.Following this role of being Olivias husband, Malvolio finds the letter written by Maria, which matches merely what hes been doing. Personally I believe the irony of finding the letter after being lost in the illusion of being Count Malvolio is what makes Malvolio believe the letter is for him. This is the last aspect of decept ion that connects to Malvolio in Act II Scene VI. While Malvolio is sure that This is my ladys hand mentioning these be her very cs, her us and her ts,.. Sir Andrew mocks Malvolio for what he is actually saying, almost in disbelief that he can be so easily deceived. He somehow finds a link between M.O.A.I. by saying that M is for Malvolio, concluding that the letter was meant for him. However as Malvolio reads on we see the letter is handing him exactly what he was imagining before, as Malvolio believes its from Olivia saying, By my birth I rank above you, but dont be afraid of my greatness. Some are natural great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them which again encourages Malvolio into believing the possibility of being Count Malvolio.The letter specifically asks Malvolio to do everything he wouldnt usually do, therefore it can be viewed as a disguise. Malvolio therefore disguises himself under the desired appearance and personality Olivia tells him of in the letter, which easily convinces Malvolio that this will lead him to his desires.Focusing specifically on the letter, it tells Malvolio to be rude, to talk about politics and act free and independent, to also wear yellow stockings and crisscrossing laces up his legs, and to come back that a happy life is waiting for him, and if he doesnt want it he should act like his old bitter self. Although this letter is deceiving Malvolio, its also Malvolios connection to disguise, as he begins to follow what the letter orders to please Olivia and because this isnt the norm for Malvolio it can be interpreted as a form of disguise.Marias prank works because it plays off of Malvolios weaknesses, which is his self regard, his wish for a higher social rank and his delusions that Olivia might actually feel something for him. totally of this is meant to teach Malvolio a lesson, and perhaps punish him for his bitterness and self-pride. It should outline his foolishness for even falling into th e prank and potentially highlight to Malvolio some of his faults. Disguise and deception are closely linked in this scene, as one follows the other.