The White Devil Quotes - Flamineo Flashcards
1
Q
“I am prompt as lightning…
A
…to your service, O my lord!”
2
Q
“I made a vow to my deceased Lord…
A
…Neither yourself nor I should outlive him”
- When it suits his purpose he is prepared to deceive his sister and encourages his sister to commit suicide so he can gain financially from Bracciano’s death
3
Q
“What religion’s best…
A
…for a man to die in?”
- He is presented as having no religious allegiance. He broke a crucifix as a child, symbolising his lack of Christian values.
4
Q
“There’s nothing sooner dry…
A
…than women’s tears”
- dismissive attitude to women
5
Q
“I would fain know where lies the mass of wealth…
A
…which you have hoarded for my maintenance”
