Act 3 Scene 4 Flashcards
What happens in this scene
Cardinal attends a ceremony at Loretto to commission him as a soldier
The Duchess and Antonio also arrive at the shrine on pilgrimage as a way of concealing their real intentions to flee to Ancona
What is the significance of the scene being set at a shrine
Shrine foreshadows Duchess’ death
Opposing - in a religious place but they talk of corruption
Why is it narrated from the perspective of 2 on lookers
Outsiders perspective
Shows society’s views
What was it with such violence he took off her finger
‘‘Twas her wedding ring
What 3 events are shown in the dumb-show?
Why do you think these key moments are only mimed?
Ceremony of cardinal
Duchess banished, as well as Antonio and her kids, her ring is taken, she lost her title and land
What is the message of the song
Honour fame virtue
Cross —> sword
How do the pilgrims react to the events that they have witnessed
Talk of brothers - not legal
Elements of tragedy
Pity and fear
Pathos
