Themes (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Italian court vs French court depiction
Italian court vs French court depiction
Italian: corrupt, deceitful; French: idealised, free from corruption
What Cardinal & Ferdinand embody
What Cardinal & Ferdinand embody
Corrupt & tyrannical use of power
Bosola's character arc
Bosola's character arc
Initially complicit in corruption, then seeks redemption
Duchess's love for Antonio
Duchess's love for Antonio
Defies societal norms & her brothers' tyrannical control
'I am Duchess of Malfi still' meaning
'I am Duchess of Malfi still' meaning
Assertion of identity & dignity in face of death/oppression
How Duchess challenges gender norms
How Duchess challenges gender norms
Asserts autonomy by remarrying for love, defying brothers' control
Ferdinand & Cardinal re: gender
Ferdinand & Cardinal re: gender
Embody oppressive patriarchal authority
Death's role in the play
Death's role in the play
Central theme; physical & metaphysical force shaping fates
Cardinal's religious character
Cardinal's religious character
Morally corrupt despite position; exemplifies hypocrisy
Duchess-Antonio marriage significance
Duchess-Antonio marriage significance
Challenges social hierarchy; he's lower status, she's noble