Act 1 Scene 1 Flashcards
(6 cards)
How does Webster set the scene and how does this criticise the English Court?
“quits first his royal palace of flattering sycophants”
How is Bosola presented by Antonio?
“The only court - gall” - a mal-content
What is Bosola’s job and how do we know this?
“I fell into the galley’s at your service” - Bosola was doing the Cardinal’s dirty business, got caught, and went to prison.
What is the Cardinal’s tone when he’s talking to Bosola?
“would you become honest.” - sarcastic tone
How does Bosola view the Cardinal initially?
“Some fellows, they say, are possessed with the devil, but this great fellow were able to possess the greatest devil and make him worse”
How does Bosola view both the Cardinal and his brother, Ferdinand?
“He and his brother are like plum trees that grow crooked over standing pools. They are rich and o’erladen with fruit, but none but crows, pies and caterpillars feed on them.” - imagery of corruption and rotting to the core.
