malfi quotes:setting

Question 1

The French court

Answer 1

Antonio admires it for its lack of corruption , the ‘judicious’ king has banished all sycophancy. ‘blessed government’- wise and truthful counsellors who give him truthful comments on the kingdom ‘pure silver drops’ ‘work of heaven’- bibli

Question 2

Extended fountain metaphor

Answer 2

‘common fountain’ ‘some cursed example poison’t near the head, death and disease through the whole land spread.’ ‘ Astray from the typical iambic meter we play emphasis on ‘death’ + rhyming couplet of ‘head and spread’ Heavy contrast from the imagery of death and disease and ‘flattering sycophants’ and Antonios religious register of French court ‘blessed government’ ‘work of heaven’ - this reminds us of (ao3) the divine right of kings.

Question 3

Ao3 on James I ideal court