Question

select the correct answer. which sentence best explains the meaning of the bolded line in this excerpt from act v, scene i, of twelfth night? clown: why, some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrown upon them. i was one, sir, in this interlude;—one sir topas, sir; but thats all one;—by the lord, fool, i am not mad;—but do you remember? madam, why laugh you at such a barren rascal? an you smile not, hes gagged? and thus the whirligig of time brings in his revenges. a. the clown suggests that the complications in the play have been amicably resolved. b. the clown is commenting on the cyclic nature of time and saying that malvolio has received the treatment he deserved. c. the clown believes that malvolio will not be rewarded for his good deeds before the time is right. d. the clown emphasizes that time always teaches people to patiently perform good deeds and not expect rewards.

Explanation:

The text is from Shakespeare's Twelfth - Night. Analyzing the context of the play and the dialogue, the clown's words often carry moral and philosophical undertones. The idea of time bringing about justice or revenge is a common theme in Shakespearean works. The clown here seems to be commenting on how time will eventually deal with characters like Malvolio. Option D best captures the essence of what the clown is emphasizing about time's role in teaching people about good deeds and rewards.

Answer:

D. The clown emphasizes that time always teaches people to patiently perform good deeds and not expect rewards