Cardinal quotes Flashcards
(29 cards)
“the marriage night…
“the marriage night is the entrance to some prison”
“shall our blood, the royal…
“shall our blood, the royal blood of Aragon and Castile, be thus attainted?”
Antonio about Cardinal in Act 1 Scene 2.
The disorder in the court, which is corrupt and filled with violence. Sets grounds for the play. Revenge tragedy.
“Where he is jealous of any man he lays worse plots for them than ever was imposed on Hercules, for he strews in his way flatterers, panders, intelligencers, atheists and a thousand such political monsters.”
Cardinal to the Duchess in Act 1 Scene 2.
Wisdom only in death. Repercussions of actions.
“Fare you well. Wisdom begins at the end - remember it!”
Cardinal to Julia about their affair in Act 2 Scene 4.
He compares Julia to a bird that is unhappy, a hawk that is controlled. The role of women to be unhappy and controlled by men. Patriarchy.
“You may thank me, lady. I have taken you off your melancholy perch, Bore you upon my fist, and showed you game, And let you fly at it.”
Cardinal to Julia in Act 2 Scene 4.
Feels proud of himself, male superiority. His partake in adultery is a good thing. Poses as a catholic where this would’ve been condemned. Religion.
“Still, you are to thank me.”
Cardinal in Act 2 Scene 5.
Class. He feels superiority over the nature of his blood. Cannot mix with those of lower classes, in fitting with strict class system at time. He is disgusted at the revelation that the Duchess has married someone of lower class and broken class system. Great chain of being now disordered.
“Shall our blood - The royal blood of Aragon and Castile - Be thus attained?”
Cardinal to Ferdinand in Act 2 Scene 5 regarding his rage.
Ideas surrounding ideal attributes and link to religious ideas. Foreshadows how Ferdinand goes crazed and believes he is a wolf.
“There is not in nature A thing that makes man, so deformed, so beastly, As doth intemperate anger.”
Cardinal in Act 5 Scene 2 grows tired of Julia.
Cardinal as cool-headed and chillingly detached. Makes no great deal in killing, link to killing Duchess. Women as replaceable, role of women.
“Yond’s my lingering consumption: I am weary of her and by any means Would quit off.”
Cardinal in Act 2 Scene 4 to Julia.
He suggests her tears are fake and a way of manipulating. Their relationship is not built on trust, which contrasts the relationship of Antonio and the Duchess - makes them appear superior.
“Why do you weep? Are tears your justification? The self-same tears Will fall into your husbands bosom, lady.”
Antonio regarding the Cardinal in Act 1 Scene 2.
Cardinal illustrates the division of power and good old Christian morality. One must look like they have religion, even though they cannot be tied down by moral beliefs that could get in the way of power. Machiavellian ideas.
“Melancholy churchman”
Bosola in Act 1 Scene 1 describing the Cardinals twisted nature.
Link to religious beliefs about the devil and sin. The Cardinal is automatically characterised to have done something bad previously in order to be associated with the devil.
“Some fellows, they say, are possessed with the devils, but this great fellow were able to possess the devil and make him worse.”
Cardinal to Julia in Act 2 Scene 4.
Policing of women in Jacobean society perceived as sexual objects. Referring to Julia as an elephant is a grotesque way of implying sexual frustration. Sexuality.
“Thou wast watched Like a tame elephant.”
Cardinal in Act 5 Scene 4 before Bosola enters to kill him.
Cardinal’s lack of faith in religion, and cyclical reference to the devil again as mentioned in Act 1 Scene 1 by Bosola. He fulfills Bosola’s remark about him. Fate.
“I would pray now, but the devil takes away my heart For having any confidence in prayer.”
Cardinal to Julia in Act 5 Scene 2.
The imperative “leave me” reveals the difference in power. His authoritative power which is also cold. Role of women. Contrast relationship between Duchess and Antonio again. One out of convenience, the other out of love.
“I am busy, leave me.”
Cardinal in Act 3 Scene 3 regarding the Duchess.
Accuses her of using religion as a pretence to escape the truth and consequence.
Other student analysis: The Cardinal uses imagery of concealment through garments to suggest the Duchess is using religion for false pretences. (Like he does, how ironic) Also imagery of extreme weather conditions links to hell
“Doth she make religion her riding hood To keep her from the sun and tempest?”
Cardinal in Act 3 Scene 3 regarding the Duchess and Antonio.
Plans to banish her then entrap her. Plotting.
“I will instantly solicit the state of Ancona to have them banished.”
Cardinal in Act 3 Scene 4.
Transformation from religious figure to soldier attire (taboo, turning point of play so signals violence.) Power. Globe 2014 choral singing, the Duchess is not allowed to approach the shrine neither is the cardinal. They are removed from religion due to their sin, in contrast to pilgrims who can approach.
“Here the ceremony of the Cardinal’s instalment in the habit of a soldier.”
Cardinal in Act 5 Scene 2.
Confession. Corruption.
“[aside] So! This fellow must not know By any means I had intelligence In our Duchess’ death,”
Cardinal in Act 5 Scene 2 confesses to Julia.
Plans to kill her so that it won’t go public.
“How now? How settles this? Think you and your Bosom will be a grave dark and obscure enough For such a secret?”
Cardinal in Act 5 Scene 2 using the poisoned Bible.
Religion. The Bible is used for oath usually. Cardinal represents corrupt religion.
“Holds out a book”
Cardinal in Act 5 Scene 2 to Julia.
Women were punished for transgression. Keeps women subjugated. Link to Eve / Pandora who were punished for curiosity.
“Thy curiosity Hath undone thee”
Cardinal in Act 5 Scene 2 to Bosola.
Takes responsibility for Duchess’ death.
“Now you know me for your fellow murderer.”
Cardinal in Act 5 Scene 4.
Night setting used to mask intentions and keep secrets.
“at midnight, I may with better privacy convey Julia’s body to her own lodging.”
