The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare promotes the idea of ​​living in the moment. This lifestyle based on Carpe Diem brings happiness to certain characters, as was the case with Sir Toby Belch, Sebastian Roderigo of Messalina and Feste the Fool. Through their experiences and actions, this piece demonstrates the influence and impact this theme can have on their lives. Time ceases to escape them, because they use every second of every moment that passes them, without thinking about the future. While life can be a burden for some people, Sir Toby uses Carpe Diem to eliminate stress and bring about joy and entertainment for him. One of the things he does to illustrate this theme is that he doesn't allow anything to stop him from living his life to the fullest. When Maria asks him to control his behavior in Olivia's house, he responds by saying, "Confine?" I will not limit myself any more well than I am” (Twelfth Night, 1.3.9). This shows how Carpe Diem plays a very important role in Toby's life: he doesn't let any obstacle stand in his way and demolishes everyone who blocks his path to a free life. While this shows that Sir Toby lives as he pleases, he also uses and manipulates other people, such as Olivia the Countess and Sir Andrew Aguecheek, to provide for necessities such as food and shelter, while excluding the necessity to do any work. He says to himself, “Marry, I will ride [Andrew’s] horse as well as I ride you” (3.4.266). His manipulative traits validate that characters such as Sir Andrew are just a pawn in his game of life. He persuades him to carry out his orders, which gives him an advantage in the situation and an opportunity to "seize the day." Sir Toby shows that his use of seduction is used when he gets other people to do the job middle of paper...... taking the easy and less strenuous life. Even though Sebastian does not bring any hardship to others, he receives happiness, without providing any hard work on his part. Of the three, Feste has a greater impact on the representation of this theme. He radiates wisdom, which he imparts to others, with the main message of living before it is too late. This sets it apart from the others, as it provides evidence that Carpe Diem is a prevalent theme, as well as a moral in Twelfth Night. Since this is not always the most effective way to face life, these characters demonstrate the many influences it can have on their decision-making while providing a lesson that can forever be used to escape difficulties. of this world. , William. Twelfth Night. Ed. Roma Gill. Shakespeare of the Oxford School. Toronto, Ontario: Oxford University Press, 2001.