Surveillance and paranoia - F Dunlop Flashcards

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The Duke’s appointment of Anglelo is “an o…. for a piece of p… t… intended to r… the p… of the law and the prince”

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The Duke’s appointment of Anglelo is “an opportunity for a piece of political theatre intended to re-assert the power of the law and the prince”

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“The character of Angelo has also been d…. to remind us (discreetly) of the p… inherent in i…. one f… human being with absolute power.”

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“The character of Angelo has also been designed to remind us (discreetly) of the problems inherent in investing one flawed human being with absolute power.”

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Duke’s diguise allows him “the power of i…. knowledge [..] over [his subjects] s..”

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Duke’s diguise allows him “the power of intimate knowledge [..] over [his subjects] souls.”

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“The Duke’s s… has the e.. of making Angel c… himself,” and “induc[ing] a similar paranoia in the Viennese”

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“The Duke’s surveillance has the effect of making Angel convict himself,” and “induc[ing] a similar paranoia in the Viennese”

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