Finally, he himself is overtaken by insanity. He is terribly furious, greedy, lustful, corrupted, and powerful. He is corrupted, cynical, melancholic, deceptive, and cunning.įerdinand is the Duke of Calabria and the twin brother of the Duchess. Bosola is such a hired murder who does not hesitate to kill anyone. He is a criminal hired by Ferdinand to spy on the remarriage of the Duchess. Insanity: Insanity signifies the loss of pure love and relative. Ring:The ring functions as symbolic of accomplishment and virtue as well as a pledge of fidelity.ĭarkness : Darkness symbolizes crime, evil, madness, ignorance, and diabolical or devilish forces. The Duchess: The Duchess is a symbol of motherhood and light. The court: The court is the general symbol of a corrupted society. The number of acts: There are five acts in the play which consist of 18 scenes. Place setting: Malfi, Rome, Ancona, Loreto, Milan Time setting:16 th century Europe because the play opens in 1504 at the court of Mlfi, Italy. Note: Decadent play shows the destruction of standards, morals, honor, religious faith and discipline. Genre: Tragedy or Revenge Tragedy or Decadent Play. Full title:The Tragedy of the Duchess of Malfi.
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