Madness, Surveillance, and Control COPY Flashcards
What quote shows Ferdinand descending into madness?
“Methinks I see her laughing — excellent hyena!”
How does Ferdinand try to control the Duchess with psychological terror?
“This darkness suits you well.”
What line reflects the use of the madmen in her chamber?
“Let them loose when you please, for I am chained to endure all your tyranny.”
What quote shows Bosola acting as the instrument of surveillance?
“I observe his railing.”
How is the Duchess’s mental strength shown under pressure?
“I am Duchess of Malfi still.”
What line shows the manipulation of appearance vs reality?
“I account this world a tedious theatre.”
What quote links control to confinement?
“Your shears do come untimely now to clip the bird’s wings that’s already flown.”
How does the play blur madness and cruelty?
“You are my sister. This was my father’s poniard.”
