Quotes-Duchess Flashcards
(12 cards)
What quotes illustrate the duchess unusual promiscuity in Act 1,Scene 2?
1)”Diamonds are of most value, they say, that have past through most jewelers’ hands”
What quote illustrates the Duchess strength as a ruler?
1) “I have heard soldiers say so - so I, through frights and threatenings will assay this dangerous venture”
2) Calls herself a “prince”
What quotes detail how the Duchess seduced Antonio?
1) “Twas my wedding ring and I did vow never to part with it, but to my second husband” - gave the ring to Antonio to help his crying
2)”There needs small conjuration when your finger may do it, thus, [puts the ring on his finger]”
What lines of the Duchess highlight how she raises Antonio’s class?
1) This goodly roof of yours is too low built. I cannot stand upright in’t…Raise yourself or , if you please, my hand to help you”
How does the Duchess describe how she talks to Antonio?
1)”And only do appear to your a young widow that claims you for her husband”
How is the duchess described as by Bosola when she eats the apricots
1)”How greedily she eats them”
What quotes from Act 3,Scene 2 highlight Duchess happiness and sexual nature with Antonio?
1)”You are a lord of Misrule”
2)”Alas, what pleasure can two lovers find in sleep”
What does the Duchess state to Ferdinand which suggests she is within the bounds of her society in remarrying?
1)”Why might i not marry? I have not gone about in this to create any new world or custom”
2)”You are in this too strict… my reputation is safe”
3) “I have youth and a little beauty”
What does the Duchess state after her and Antonio are separated?
1) “My laurel is all withered”
What quotes highlight the Duchess’ stoicism?
1)”I am the Duchess of Malfi still”
2)”Who would be afraid on’t knowing to meet such excellent company in th’ other world”
3)”Not a whit. What would it pleasure me to have my throat cut with diamonds”
What does the Duchess say to her executioners?
1) “I forgive them”
How does the Duchess go to her death?
1)”Heaven’s gates are not so highly arched as princes’ palaces. They that enter there must go upon their knees” [kneels] come violent death”
