Yet a barful strife! 0295 Whoe’er I woo, myself would be his wife.
This is the first time the audience understands that Viola has feelings for the Count, and is in a difficult position as she must convince Olivia that she should be with the Count when it is herself that would rather be his wife.
Diana’s lip 0284 35 Is not more smooth and rubious, thy small pipe 0285 Is as the maiden’s organ, shrill and sound, 0286 And all is semblative a womans part.
This is interesting because he is making note of Viola’s womanly features, yet thinks it to be just because she is a small, young boy.
O, then unfold the passion of my love. 0276 Surprise her with discourse of my dear faith. 0277 It shall become thee well to act my woes.
This creates a conflict in the plotline when Viola does unfold the passion of the Count’s love and gives the discourse of his faith because Oliva takes Viola’s words as charming and falls for Viola who is posing as Cesario.
Thou know’st no less but all. I have unclasped 0264 15 To thee the book even of my secret soul.
This is important to understanding the relationship between the Count and Viola early on, because she is a woman by nature, he subconsciously feels and knows he can trust her and has shared with her his secrets.
0250 If the Duke continue these favors towards 0251 you, Cesario, you are like to be much advanced. He 0252 hath known you but three days, and already you 0253 are no stranger.
This is important because it tells the audience that Viola and the Duke have quickly connected and formed a deep bond, even though it has only been three days that she has worked as his servant.