Webster's Inspiration Flashcards
What was the name of the ‘real’ Duchess of Amalfi?
Giovanna d’Aragona
What were the names of Giovanna’s brothers?
Luigi d’Aragona & Carlo (Marquis of Gerace)
What does Marquis of Gerace mean?
To become a cardinal
Why was Giovanna ruling over Amalfi?
She was acting as regent for her infant son
How long did Giovanna rule over Amalfi?
10 years
Who was Antonio Beccadelli?
Giovanna’s household steward.
Who were murdered in the original story of the Duchess of Amalfi?
The Duchess and her three children.
What happens to Antonio in the real story of the Duchess of Amalfi?
He escapes but is later assassinated.
Who published the story of the events of the real Duchess of Amalfi?
Matteo Bandello
Where does legand say the Duchess and her children were executed?
Torre Dello Ziro
Who was Arbella Stuart?
James 1’s cousin, potential heir to the throne.
Why was Arbella’s marriage important?
Whoever she married would later inherit power.
Who did the pope select to marry Arbella?
His brother, a cardinal.
Who did Arbella Stuart marry in secret?
William Seymore
When did Arbella and Seymore marry?
22nd June 1610
Where was Arbella immediately imprisoned?
Sir Thomas Perry’s house
Where was Seymore immediately imprisoned?
The Tower of London.
How did Arbella escape Sir Thomas Perry’s house?
she dressed as a man
What other playwright used Arbella’s escape as inspiration?
Shakespeare: Imogen’s escape in Cymbeline.
Where was Arbella imprisoned for the second time?
The tower of London
When did Arbella die?
September 25th 1615
How did Arbella die?
She refused to eat.
Who was Niccolo Machiavelli?
A politician who published ‘The Prince’
What did Niccolo Machiavelli encourage?
dishonesty and manipulation to stay in power
How did Machiavelli describe dishonesty and the killing of innocents?
necessary for staying in power.
When was ‘The Prince’ published?
1532
