The Duchess of Malfi (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Genre of The Duchess of Malfi
Genre of The Duchess of Malfi
Jacobean revenge tragedy
King James I reign dates
King James I reign dates
1603-1625
First performance year of The Duchess of Malfi
First performance year of The Duchess of Malfi
1613
Key traits of Jacobean drama
Key traits of Jacobean drama
Cynical, dark themes, moral ambiguity, questions social order
Gunpowder Plot year
Gunpowder Plot year
1605
Origin of revenge tragedy genre
Origin of revenge tragedy genre
Roman philosopher Seneca (4BC-AD65)
Machiavellian philosophy key idea
Machiavellian philosophy key idea
Political ambition over morality; ends justify means
Italy symbolised what to Jacobean audiences?
Italy symbolised what to Jacobean audiences?
Corruption and deception
Bosola's character type
Bosola's character type
Malcontent