

Webster’s Contribution to English Drama
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who is John Webster?
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John Webster is one of the most important writers of revenge tragedies in the Jacobean period.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What central theme does Webster elevate in his plays?
Back
Webster elevates the theme of revenge by adding deep moral questions, complex characters, and a sense of poetic justice.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the character of the Duchess in The Duchess of Malfi?
Back
The Duchess is portrayed as a brave and intelligent woman who chooses love and personal happiness over family control and societal expectations.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does Webster reshape the formula of revenge tragedy in The Duchess of Malfi?
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Webster focuses not just on the act of revenge but on its moral consequences, highlighting the monstrous and unjust nature of the brothers' actions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the classic elements of a revenge tragedy present in The Duchess of Malfi?
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Classic elements include murder, betrayal, and horror.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What motivates Ferdinand and the Cardinal's revenge on the Duchess?
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Their revenge is driven by pride, greed, and possibly incestuous jealousy.
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How does Bosola's character evolve throughout the play?
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Bosola starts as a tool for Ferdinand and the Cardinal but eventually turns against them, seeking his own form of justice.
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