Act 5 Scene 5 Flashcards
What is the setting of Act 5, Scene 5 in ‘The Duchess of Malfi’?
A dark and ominous prison.
True or False: In Act 5, Scene 5, the Duchess is still alive.
False.
Who enters the scene to confront the Duchess in Act 5, Scene 5?
The executioner.
Fill in the blank: The Duchess’s children are ___ at the time of Act 5, Scene 5.
dead.
What does the Duchess express to the executioner before her death?
A sense of dignity and defiance.
Which character ultimately orders the Duchess’s death?
Ferdinand.
What symbol is prevalent in Act 5, Scene 5, representing death?
The darkness.
What is the Duchess’s final request before her execution?
To be allowed to pray.
True or False: The Duchess shows fear before her execution.
False.
What does the Duchess compare her death to in Act 5, Scene 5?
A sleep.
Which theme is highlighted in Act 5, Scene 5 of ‘The Duchess of Malfi’?
The struggle for power and the consequences of tyranny.
What is the emotional tone of Act 5, Scene 5?
Tragic and somber.
What role does the character of the executioner play in this scene?
He carries out the Duchess’s execution.
What does the Duchess ask for regarding her children?
To be remembered and honored.
Fill in the blank: The Duchess’s last words reflect her belief in ___ after death.
the afterlife.
