In 'Twelfth Night,' which character is tricked into wearing yellow stockings and cross-gartered leggings as a sign of their supposed love for Olivia?
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Correct answer: Malvolio
Malvolio, Olivia's puritanical steward, is the victim of a prank orchestrated by Maria and Sir Toby. His humiliation serves as a sub-plot that critiques self-love and religious hypocrisy.
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