Act 4 Scene 3 Flashcards
What is the Duchess concerned about in her last words to Cariola
what is her attitude towards her death
‘Giv’st my little boy some syrup for his cold, and let the girl/ say her prayers ere she sleeps’ —> family
She is not afraid - sees it as ‘pleasure’ ‘throat cut with diamonds’
What attitude does Cariola have towards her death
Why
Panic
Refuses
Lies
Foil to duchess
Quote:
What are Ferdinands and Bosolas respond to the murders?
Are there any lines that are particularly ambiguous?
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How does Ferdinand treat Bosola
Note wolf imagery
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What will bosolas reward be?
How does he feel
‘I’ll give thee pardon for these murders’
No status or money
What was the point?
What significant occurs? How does Bosola react to it
What are Duchess final words
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What is Bosola feeling in his soliloquy
What actions does he intend to now undertake
Guilt and regret
‘O sacred innocence’
‘A guilty conscience is a black register…These pehetent fountains whine she was living’ ?
Examines Ferdinands parting lines in scene
What is their significance and how do they fit with plays imagery
“I’ll go hunt the badger, by owl-light’
‘Tis a deed of darkness’
Highlights corruption and animal imagery
The duchess’ death at end of act 4 breaks tradition as main protagonist usually dies Act 5. Why did he do this?
More of a shock
More in depth of Ferdinands character
