Madness Quotes Flashcards by Finn Harris

Q

Gruesome Spectacle vs Serious Condition

(C—>F)
Madmen

Blanche

A

‘I can be angry without this rupture’
‘O, let us howl some heavy note,/ Some deadly dogged howl’
Blanche: That–music again…
Mitch: What music?
Blanche: The “Varsouviana”! The polka tune they were playing when Allan–Wait!
A distant revolver shot is heard. Blanche seems relieved.
There now, the shot! It always stops after that.
The polka music dies out again.
soaking in a tub to calm her nerves

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Q

Madness from desire

Ferdinand to Bosola

Blanche

A

‘I would not have her marry again’
‘the opposite of death is desire’

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Q

Madness is a pitiable state

Ferdinand

Blanche

A

‘I do account this world but a dog-kennel’
‘Whoever you are–I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.’

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Q

Madness = lies and deceit

Ferdinand (SD)

Blanche

A

‘give her a dead man’s hand’
‘you never get anywhere with direct appeals’

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