In comparison to the other plays I've read, I enjoyed this far more. To start with it's a woman placed in a seat of power in a court full of men which was controversial, to begin with at the time. The men that surround her, even her brothers constantly plot and plan her downfall. Be it rumours, disgrace or even murder. They're determined to find a way to remove her from power. Part of me thinks this play was lightyears ahead of its time with this kind of social commentary but it's difficult to get around the treatment she receives.
Despite being the Duchess she lacks autonomy and her brother's try and find her a husband to marry her off and get rid of her. They are constantly talking down to her and criticising her.
However, I still struggle with the format. I don't think that'll ever be something I can get over.
INFO
Name: The Duchess of Malfi
Author: John Webster
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages:146
ISBN: 978-1-4725-2065-4
Rating: 3/5
Have you read The Duchess of Malfi?
What did you think?
Thank you for reading,
Katie x
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