cussions with Orsino, and is becoming increasingly frustrated about not being able to confess her love for him. This is because he believes she is a man, and she has been disguised for so long she is afraid to reveal her true identity although part of her wants to, leading to an emotional conflict.
             The comedy of the situation mounts due to the other characters not knowing of Viola's disguise, but the audience being fully aware. Viola hints at her disguise, and says or does many things that could lead to her secret being discovered. While the other characters remain clueless to these hints, they stand out to the audience because we are aware of what they really mean. As the audience, we become emotionally involved in the play, and therefore find it amusing and yet frustrating when Viola tries to express her t
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