Character Analysis (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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Why does the Duchess remain nameless throughout the play?
Why does the Duchess remain nameless throughout the play?
To emphasise her role as a symbol
What disease does Ferdinand descend into as punishment for his guilt?
What disease does Ferdinand descend into as punishment for his guilt?
Lycanthropy (believing he's a wolf)
What shocking act reveals the Cardinal's ultimate corruption?
What shocking act reveals the Cardinal's ultimate corruption?
He poisons the Bible & makes Julia kiss it
What is Antonio's social position in relation to the Duchess?
What is Antonio's social position in relation to the Duchess?
Her steward (lower social class)
What character type is Bosola classified as?
What character type is Bosola classified as?
A malcontent
What is identified as the Duchess's tragic flaw?
What is identified as the Duchess's tragic flaw?
Naivety - she trusts too easily
What quality does the Duchess show by choosing Antonio as her husband?
What quality does the Duchess show by choosing Antonio as her husband?
She is idealistic rather than materialistic
What is Ferdinand's relationship to the Duchess?
What is Ferdinand's relationship to the Duchess?
Her twin brother
What is unconventional about Delio's role at the play's conclusion?
What is unconventional about Delio's role at the play's conclusion?
He delivers the closing lines
What happens to Cariola despite her loyalty to the Duchess?
What happens to Cariola despite her loyalty to the Duchess?
She is murdered for her connection