Key Quotations (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What does the alabaster figure symbolise in the Duchess's Act 1 quote?
What does the alabaster figure symbolise in the Duchess's Act 1 quote?
Death and mourning
What does 'I am Duchess of Malfi still' demonstrate about the Duchess?
What does 'I am Duchess of Malfi still' demonstrate about the Duchess?
Her strength and resilience
What literary device does Antonio use in 'a great man's madness'?
What literary device does Antonio use in 'a great man's madness'?
Alliteration
What duality does Cariola observe in the Duchess?
What duality does Cariola observe in the Duchess?
Spirit of greatness vs woman
What does Bosola's metaphor 'I am your creature' indicate?
What does Bosola's metaphor 'I am your creature' indicate?
His lack of autonomy & subservience
What emotions does Ferdinand show when saying 'mine eyes dazzle'?
What emotions does Ferdinand show when saying 'mine eyes dazzle'?
Guilt and sorrow
What does the 'tennis-balls' metaphor convey?
What does the 'tennis-balls' metaphor convey?
Humans at mercy of unpredictable forces
What does 'Pull, and pull strongly' emphasise about the Duchess?
What does 'Pull, and pull strongly' emphasise about the Duchess?
Her courage & readiness to face death
What does the 'tedious theatre' metaphor describe?
What does the 'tedious theatre' metaphor describe?
Life as a forced performance
According to Delio, what is 'fame's best friend'?
According to Delio, what is 'fame's best friend'?
Integrity of life