English Literature A-Level
Festivity, misrule and social order
What Festivity, misrule and social order means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The play's title and Illyrian setting evoke holiday misrule, while the subplot of Sir Toby, Sir Andrew and Maria provides festive disorder and social satire.
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