Critics - The Duchess of Malfi Flashcards
Critic Shellist: “it is the source of —– —– that is most frequently enacted in The Duchess of Malfi”
cultural conflict
Rabkin describes the Duchess’s marriage to Antonio as..
“wilful and irresponsible”
What does Tyann say about Websters tragedy?
“his plays come to life the closer they get to death”
What does Roider say about women in The DoM?
“this play is a cautionary tale, which shows what can happen when women marry without proper consent”
What does Ribner say about Bosola?
“he is the most important, unifying element of the play”
Hart calls Bosola a “twisted misanthrope”
what is a misanthrope?
a person who dislikes humankind and so avoids society
What does McLuskie say about The Cardinals relationship with Julia?
“it is clear that the cardinals description of his affair withJulia, highlights only the satisfaction of his sexual prowess”
Murray states “the radiant spirit of — cannot be killed”
The Duchess
What does Tyan say about death in The DoM?
“Webster’s characters die superbly, asserting their selfhood until their last breath”
Board states… “The ultimate tragedy of Websters world is not by death of any particular individuals..
but the presence of evil which drags mankind to death”
Lee Bliss says.. “The Cardinals unemotional detachment is more terrifying that
Ferdinand’s impassioned raving”
Derek Pearsall calls this
“An Amoral tale”
