Key Quotations (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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'I am Duchess of Malfi still' - what does this assert?
'I am Duchess of Malfi still' - what does this assert?
Identity & authority despite death
Alabaster figure symbolism in Act 1
Alabaster figure symbolism in Act 1
Death and mourning
Who warns 'Ambition is a great man's madness'?
Who warns 'Ambition is a great man's madness'?
Antonio
Tennis-balls metaphor - what does it convey?
Tennis-balls metaphor - what does it convey?
Humans at mercy of unpredictable forces/fate
Who says 'Cover her face; mine eyes dazzle'?
Who says 'Cover her face; mine eyes dazzle'?
Ferdinand (reacting to dead Duchess)
'I am your creature' - what does this show about Bosola?
'I am your creature' - what does this show about Bosola?
Lack of autonomy & subservience
Diamonds metaphor - what does it illustrate?
Diamonds metaphor - what does it illustrate?
Self-destructive nature of ambition & desire
Who says 'Mine is another voyage'?
Who says 'Mine is another voyage'?
Bosola (reflecting on death)
'Flesh & blood' vs alabaster - what contrast?
'Flesh & blood' vs alabaster - what contrast?
Vitality & life vs death & static mourning image
Delio's integrity quote - what does it emphasise?
Delio's integrity quote - what does it emphasise?
Importance of virtue & honour for true legacy