The Duchess of Malfi AO5 Flashcards
1
Q
Andrew Marr
A
‘A world of shadows’
‘A moral universe which is dark with jealousy, mistrust and revenge.’
‘the melancholy of the age’
‘It is a story of jealousy, deceit and murder.’
2
Q
What does Andrew Marr state about Ferdinand?
A
‘His jealousy is a fuse waiting to be lit.’
3
Q
Andrew Marr about the Duchess as a tragic heroine
A
‘But through all these horrors, the Duchess grows in stature. Suffering turns her from a romantic widow into a tragic heroine.’
