One of the more interesting passages in Twelfth Night occurs when Malvolio reads the letter that is supposedly from Olivia. It shows what a man is willing to put himself through to impress a woman. When a man is faced with the possibility of having a relationship with a desirable woman all thought and reason is meaningless. Malvolio is a prime example, wearing yellow stockings cross-gartered, treating an associate with complete disrespect, and acting almost insanely cheerful when in Olivia's presence. The letter was written in a manner that makes it easy for Malvolio to ignore the obvious fact that Olivia doesn't like him, and believe all that is written. In writ