Act 5 Scene 1 Flashcards
What is the setting of Act 5, Scene 1 of The Duchess of Malfi?
The scene takes place in a darkened prison.
True or False: The Duchess is alive at the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1.
False.
Who is the first character to speak in Act 5, Scene 1?
The First Keeper.
Fill in the blank: The Duchess’s children are revealed to be _____ in this act.
dead.
What does the Cardinal ask to be done with the Duchess’s body?
He orders it to be buried in the church.
What does the theme of revenge manifest as in Act 5, Scene 1?
The characters seek to avenge the wrongs committed against them.
What is the emotional state of Antonio as the scene unfolds?
He is filled with despair and sorrow.
True or False: The character Bosola is remorseful for his actions.
True.
What does Bosola discover about the Duchess’s children?
He learns they have been killed.
Who ultimately dies at the end of Act 5, Scene 1?
Bosola.
What does the phrase ‘the law is the law’ suggest about the characters’ views on justice?
It implies a rigid and unforgiving perspective on justice.
Multiple Choice: Who expresses the sentiment that ‘the Duchess is a saint’?
Bosola.
What does the darkness symbolize in Act 5, Scene 1?
The moral ambiguity and despair of the characters.
Short Answer: Describe the fate of the Cardinal in this act.
He faces consequences for his actions but survives the play.
Fill in the blank: Bosola’s actions lead to his own _____ in the end.
downfall.
