A bank of exam questions for Edexcel English Literature A Level: Duchess of Malfi (Drama).
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A bank of exam questions for Edexcel English Literature A Level: Duchess of Malfi (Drama).
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Summary: Power. Incest. Lycanthropy.
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Summary:
Note the significance of ACT 5 and its void of title character (The Duchess) and how it shapes the attitudes of the other characters within the play – now that she has died.
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Summary:
The Cardinal, who ought to be a moral character, is a Machiavellian politician who is as ruthless and bloodthirsty as his brother Ferdinand, who has a mistress, whom he treats deplorably.
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Summary: Bosola is the court malcontent.
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– Alexander Allison acknowledges his good but how this changes by the end of the play
– Antonio as the Christian Stoic which embodies Webster’s ideals
– Love vs Ambition: Why did Antonio marry the Duchess?
– During the Duchess’ labour, his character changes as he deceives and disguises what is taking place behind the doors
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