Premium Content Flying of Fate: the Echoes of “The Duchess of Malfi”
By Monica Sterk - March 05, 2008
The main themes of “The Duchess of Malfi” are expertly demonstrated by Webster throughout many of the play’s intriguing scenes and dialogues. One particular instance occurs in the famous echo scene (5.3.1-55) between Antonio and Delio. As they are discussing the nature of fate in the lives of men, their words are met with a ghostly echo, presumably…
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