AO5 (12.5%) Flashcards
1
Q
Frank Whigham
A
Ferdinand afraid of Duchess because he sees himself in her ‘dazzling eyes’ and his death
2
Q
Ferdinand afraid of Duchess because he sees himself in her ‘dazzling eyes’ and his death
A
Frank Whigham
3
Q
Nottingham Playhouse production
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Colourful and red clothing of the Cardinal; scenes of gore and violence to shock and delight (Buffini)
4
Q
Different readings
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Morality play Realistic critique of Jacobean age Revenge drama Tragedy Social tragedy
5
Q
Social tragedy point 1
A
Duchess transcended boundaries
- not approved in Italian courts
- bore 3 ‘illegitimate children’
6
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Social tragedy point 2
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Duchess fails from position of being a part of the monarch.
To merely a ‘womanly’ character who is controlled by men
(Social fall, confinement and tragic death)
