The Duchess of Malfi (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What percentage of marks is AO3 worth in the comparative essay on The Duchess of Malfi?
What percentage of marks is AO3 worth in the comparative essay on The Duchess of Malfi?
50%
During which years did King James I reign, defining the Jacobean drama period?
During which years did King James I reign, defining the Jacobean drama period?
1603 to 1625
In what year was The Duchess of Malfi first performed?
In what year was The Duchess of Malfi first performed?
1613
Which prestigious theatre company first performed The Duchess of Malfi?
Which prestigious theatre company first performed The Duchess of Malfi?
The King's Men
How did Jacobean drama differ from Elizabethan drama in tone and subject matter?
How did Jacobean drama differ from Elizabethan drama in tone and subject matter?
Jacobean was cynical with darker themes
Who originated the revenge tragedy genre according to the note?
Who originated the revenge tragedy genre according to the note?
Seneca (4BC–AD65)
In what year did the Gunpowder Plot occur, influencing revenge tragedy's popularity?
In what year did the Gunpowder Plot occur, influencing revenge tragedy's popularity?
1605
What is the title of Machiavelli's work that influenced political thought in the play?
What is the title of Machiavelli's work that influenced political thought in the play?
The Prince
What is the Duchess's final word in the play?
What is the Duchess's final word in the play?
mercy
What did Italy symbolise to Jacobean theatre audiences?
What did Italy symbolise to Jacobean theatre audiences?
Corruption and deception