Samuel Johnson says that Viola is “A cunning schemer…
…never at a loss.”
William Hazlitt says states that she is, “the great and …
…secret charm.”
Helen Schlesinger says that she plays a “very lonely part. There’s a bit…
…of her that is always hidden.”
Zoe Wanamaker says that she is…
… “the catalyst of the play.”
“thou shalt present …
… me as a eunuch to him.”
“conceal me …
… what I am.”
“what kind of woman is’t?”
“Of your complexion.”
“What years, i’faith?”
“About your years.”
“Then think you…
…right: I am NOT what I am.”