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What is Castruccio's primary ambition as expressed in the dialogue?
What is Castruccio's primary ambition as expressed in the dialogue?
What does the Duchess's consumption of the fruit symbolize in terms of her character's fate?
What does the Duchess's consumption of the fruit symbolize in terms of her character's fate?
What advice does Bosola give to Castruccio regarding his behavior as a president in criminal cases?
What advice does Bosola give to Castruccio regarding his behavior as a president in criminal cases?
How does Bosola's perspective on women reveal a broader theme of misogyny within the scene?
How does Bosola's perspective on women reveal a broader theme of misogyny within the scene?
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How does Bosola perceive the act of painting in relation to the Old Lady's appearance?
How does Bosola perceive the act of painting in relation to the Old Lady's appearance?
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What is implied by the reference to 'grafting' in the conversation between the Duchess and Bosola?
What is implied by the reference to 'grafting' in the conversation between the Duchess and Bosola?
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What does Bosola imply about the Old Lady's age and her use of face-physic?
What does Bosola imply about the Old Lady's age and her use of face-physic?
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In what way does the Duchess's sudden illness serve the theme of madness?
In what way does the Duchess's sudden illness serve the theme of madness?
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What is suggested about the relationship between Castruccio's appetite and his masculinity?
What is suggested about the relationship between Castruccio's appetite and his masculinity?
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What metaphor does Bosola use to describe the Old Lady's approach to beauty?
What metaphor does Bosola use to describe the Old Lady's approach to beauty?
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What role does deception play in the actions of Antonio and Delio as they discuss the Duchess's situation?
What role does deception play in the actions of Antonio and Delio as they discuss the Duchess's situation?
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What does Bosola's comparison of the orange tree's fruit suggest about human nature?
What does Bosola's comparison of the orange tree's fruit suggest about human nature?
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What underlying theme can be inferred from Castruccio's concern about public perception?
What underlying theme can be inferred from Castruccio's concern about public perception?
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How does Bosola view the effects of sin on the youth in relation to their later life?
How does Bosola view the effects of sin on the youth in relation to their later life?
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How does the dialogue in this scene present the theme of revenge?
How does the dialogue in this scene present the theme of revenge?
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What does the Duchess's feeling of being 'undone' suggest about her mental state?
What does the Duchess's feeling of being 'undone' suggest about her mental state?
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What is a central theme depicted in the character of Bosola?
What is a central theme depicted in the character of Bosola?
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How does the concept of death manifest in the initial scene of the play?
How does the concept of death manifest in the initial scene of the play?
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Which aspect of madness is portrayed in the context of Bosola's character?
Which aspect of madness is portrayed in the context of Bosola's character?
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What does Antonio mean by saying a prince's court should flow 'pure silver drops'?
What does Antonio mean by saying a prince's court should flow 'pure silver drops'?
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What role does the character of the Duchess play in the narrative?
What role does the character of the Duchess play in the narrative?
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In what way does Ferdinand's character contribute to the theme of revenge?
In what way does Ferdinand's character contribute to the theme of revenge?
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How does the presentation of madness reflect the societal context of the play?
How does the presentation of madness reflect the societal context of the play?
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What does the Duke's concern about 'curs'd examples' imply about his views of leadership?
What does the Duke's concern about 'curs'd examples' imply about his views of leadership?
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Study Notes
Project Gutenberg EBook of The Duchess of Malfi
- Publication details:
- Title: The Duchess of Malfi
- Author: John Webster
- Release Date: June 2000
- Last Updated: February 7, 2013
- Language: English
- Character set encoding: ASCII
- Produced by: Gary R. Young and David Widger
- This eBook is for free use, copying, and redistribution.
- The text is available online at www.gutenberg.org
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Test your understanding of key themes and characters in 'The Duchess of Malfi'. This quiz explores the motivations of Castruccio, the symbolism of the Duchess's actions, and Bosola's perspectives on women and beauty. Engage with these intricate concepts to deepen your literary analysis skills.
