Second Paragraph Flashcards
1
Q
Duchesses bed chamber
A
A private space invaded by Ferdinand
- public and private spheres intertwined
- shows hamartia - inability to keep the two distinguished separately
2
Q
Context - bed chamber
A
People with political status should keep their lives separate from public sphere or it will lead to their downfall
3
Q
Duchess’ land
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- power despite being a woman
- ‘wedding’ shows how she has a private marriage in a public space
4
Q
Context - Duchess’ land
A
Position of women
- duchess defies the view of the reader at the tune
- Webster intends to portray women as superior
5
Q
‘Into her bedchamber’
A
Ferdinand invaded the Duchess’ space, incestuous
6
Q
Ferdinand invading Duchess’ space
A
‘Into her bed chamber’
7
Q
‘Jewel’
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Symbolises the Duchess’s social class and position
- removal of jewellery in private chamber shows a separation of the political and domestic space
- exposing her body politic
- submission of her body natural to Antonio
- Ferdinand invaded this space
8
Q
‘My rule is only in the night’
A
Flirtatious comment also contains an element of truth as he is forced into darkness to conceal their clandestine marriage
9
Q
Flirtatious quote
A
‘My rule is only in the night’
10
Q
False key
A
Phallic symbol
- incestuous desires
