How does the author introduce the theme of
unrequited, or unanswered, love?
1)by opening the play with Duke Orsino's attempt to
drown his love in music
2)by showing that Duke Orsino surrounds himself with flowers
3)by hinting at tragedy when Curio mentions the hunt
4)by shocking the reader with Olivia's refusal of Duke Orsino's affections

The way the author introduces the theme of  unrequited, or unanswered, love is by:

According to the given question, we are asked to show the way the author introduces the theme of  unrequited, or unanswered, love and how it affects the story.

As a result of this, we can see that the author from the play of Twelfth Night shows how the lady Olivia does not accept the advances of Duke Orsino and after he pours out his heart to her, she is still refuses him, despite his social status

Therefore, the correct answer is option D

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The right option is 4)

Explanation:

The Author - Shakespeare introduces the theme of unrequited love by indicating the refusal of Olivia regarding Duke Orsino's affections.

The play opens with the Duke listening trying to drown his feeling with music. He so openly and unashamedly professes his love for one whose consent he had yet to gauge or decipher.

The bouts of refusal begins with Valentines message declining him from delivering the Dukes message.

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