Scene 3

• Sir Toby Belch is introduced, he is Olivia's uncle
• Sir Toby Belch complains to Maria about his nieces behaviour
• Maria advises Sir Toby to keep his drinking and revelry under control
• Maria and Sir Toby gossip about Sir Andrew who is trying to woo Olivia
• When Andrew arrives, his vanity and literal-mindedness are made the butt of the others' bawdiness and quick wits
• Sir Toby needs Sir Andrew's money and so encourages him in his love for Olivia and the idea that he is an excellent dancer
• Sir Andrew capers to Sir Toby's command as he is gulliable
• Sir Toby is characterised by excess and refuses Maria's remarks about self-restraint as he is devoted to self-gratification without much thought for others
• Scene 3 is in prose rather than blank verse and the word play is of a bawdy and bantering style