Webster's Inspiration Flashcards

1
Q

What was the name of the ‘real’ Duchess of Amalfi?

A

Giovanna d’Aragona

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2
Q

What were the names of Giovanna’s brothers?

A

Luigi d’Aragona & Carlo (Marquis of Gerace)

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3
Q

What does Marquis of Gerace mean?

A

To become a cardinal

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4
Q

Why was Giovanna ruling over Amalfi?

A

She was acting as regent for her infant son

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5
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How long did Giovanna rule over Amalfi?

A

10 years

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6
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Who was Antonio Beccadelli?

A

Giovanna’s household steward.

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7
Q

Who were murdered in the original story of the Duchess of Amalfi?

A

The Duchess and her three children.

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8
Q

What happens to Antonio in the real story of the Duchess of Amalfi?

A

He escapes but is later assassinated.

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9
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Who published the story of the events of the real Duchess of Amalfi?

A

Matteo Bandello

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10
Q

Where does legand say the Duchess and her children were executed?

A

Torre Dello Ziro

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11
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Who was Arbella Stuart?

A

James 1’s cousin, potential heir to the throne.

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12
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Why was Arbella’s marriage important?

A

Whoever she married would later inherit power.

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13
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Who did the pope select to marry Arbella?

A

His brother, a cardinal.

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14
Q

Who did Arbella Stuart marry in secret?

A

William Seymore

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15
Q

When did Arbella and Seymore marry?

A

22nd June 1610

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16
Q

Where was Arbella immediately imprisoned?

A

Sir Thomas Perry’s house

17
Q

Where was Seymore immediately imprisoned?

A

The Tower of London.

18
Q

How did Arbella escape Sir Thomas Perry’s house?

A

she dressed as a man

19
Q

What other playwright used Arbella’s escape as inspiration?

A

Shakespeare: Imogen’s escape in Cymbeline.

20
Q

Where was Arbella imprisoned for the second time?

A

The tower of London

21
Q

When did Arbella die?

A

September 25th 1615

22
Q

How did Arbella die?

A

She refused to eat.

23
Q

Who was Niccolo Machiavelli?

A

A politician who published ‘The Prince’

24
Q

What did Niccolo Machiavelli encourage?

A

dishonesty and manipulation to stay in power

25
Q

How did Machiavelli describe dishonesty and the killing of innocents?

A

necessary for staying in power.

26
Q

When was ‘The Prince’ published?

A

1532