oint, he envisions his role next to Olivia dictating what rules he shall impose. He even goes so far as to imagine himself "to be Count Malvolio" (Shakespeare 2.5.34). He also has the gall to envision himself granting mercy and an open hand to Sir Toby. He consistently believes he is doing right by imposing his Puritan beliefs on the other characters. He dislikes any act which challenges those values. This is perfectly illustrated in his necessity to stop Sir Toby's midnight party. Malvolio continually looks down on everyone else and their respective flaws, especially Sir Toby's alcoholism and Feste's heavy-handed sense of humor.
             Another example of mental instability is featured in Waiting for Godot. Vladimir and Estragon find themselves living on their own without a place they can actually call a home. They seem somewhat unstable. Estragon is unable to function alone. He can barely recall anything that has occurred the previous day. This is apparent in Estragon's regular nighttime beatings when he strays away from Vladimir's protection. Their collective instability is illustrated in their constant stream of banter. They volley back and forth spewing synonyms at each other. Through their exchanges, it is clear Vladimir is the more able person. Vladimir comes up with different synonyms, while Estragon repeats the same word. Another depiction of mental instability is Lucky. The aspects of his tumultuous mind are allowed to be viewed by the readers and the other characters when he is commanded by Pozzo to "think" (Beckett 40). His thoughts are disconcerting as they jump from subject to subject, rarely concluding in a complete thought. The
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