Act II Questions

Give the context and then reflect on each of the following pieces of dialogue.

1. Duke: Young though thou art, thine eye
Hath stay'd upone some favour that loves:
Hath it not, boy?

Viola: A little, by your favour.

Duke: What kind of woman is 't?

Viola: Of your complexion.

Duke: She is not worth thee, then. What years, i'faith?

Viola: About your years, my lord.

Duke: Too old, by heaven: let still the woman take
An elder than herself . . .

2. "In my stars I am above thee; but be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em. . . Be opposite with a kinsman, surly with servants, . . . she thus advises thee that sighs for thee. Remember who commended thy yellow stockings . . ."