A princes court is like a common fountain, whence should flow pure silver drops in general, but if't chance some cursed example poison't near the head death and diseases through the whole land spread

Antonio, imagery, corruption in fountain. (Act 1, scene 1). corruption is a disease

blackbirds fatten best in hard weather, why not I, in these dog days

Act 1, scene 1. bosolo suggesting why corrupt

He and his brothers are like plum trees that grow crooked over standing pools: they are rich and o'erladen with fruit but none but crows, pies and caterpillars feed on them.

corruption of brothers, bosol, Act 1 scene 1. animal imagery, trees

he's very valiant. This foul melancholy will poison all his goodness.

Act 1, scene 1 antonio description of bosola, suggesting fundemetally good but has been corrupted.

he makes his dwelling, and a priso to entangle those shall feed him.

delio, description of ferdinand traps. Act 1 scene 1

'the right noble Duchess' ...'Whilst she speaks she throws upon a man so sweet a look..but in that look there speaketh so devine a continence'

antonio first description of Duchess. Act 1, scene 1

'say then my corruption grew out of horse dung, I am your creature'

bosola, agreeing to be spy. Act 1 scene 1.

Diamonds are the most value They say, that have passed through most jewellers' hands.

duchess, diamond quote. Act 1 scene 1

such wedding may be more properly be said to be executed than celebrated

Act one, scene 1. ferdinand quote about the nature of marriage.

This was my fathers poignard..I'd be loath to see't look rusty.

ferdinand threat of poignard. Act 1, scene 1

let old wives report i winked a chose a husband

duchess, spead of marriage. Act 1, scene 1

gives antonio ring. 'and I did vow never to part with it but to my second husband.

duchess, when she gives antonio ring. Act 1, scene 1

'this godly roof of yours is too low built..without i raise it higher. Raise yourself.

when duchess raises him up, visually on stage. making him equal. Act 1, scene 1

The misery of us that are born great, We are forced to woo because non dare woo us

duchess resenting status, has to do wooing quote. Aact 1, scene 1

time will easily scatter the tempest

Duchess thinking time will cure things, Act 1 scene 1

it shows a fearful madness. I owe her much of pity

cariola last line Act 1, scene 1 (commenting on wedding of antonio and duchess)

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1.Duchess of Malfi Q

Quotes, duchess of Malfi Act one scene 1

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A princes court is like a common fountain, whence should flow pure silver drops in general, but if't chance some cursed example poison't near the head death and diseases through the whole land spread	Antonio, imagery, corruption in fountain. (Act 1, scene 1). corruption is a disease
blackbirds fatten best in hard weather, why not I, in these dog days	Act 1, scene 1. bosolo suggesting why corrupt
He and his brothers are like plum trees that grow crooked over standing pools: they are rich and o'erladen with fruit but none but crows, pies and caterpillars feed on them.	corruption of brothers, bosol, Act 1 scene 1. animal imagery, trees
he's very valiant. This foul melancholy will poison all his goodness.	Act 1, scene 1 antonio description of bosola, suggesting fundemetally good but has been corrupted.
antonio takes ring off the nest (connection between antonio and rings established)	Act 1, scene 1
he makes his dwelling, and a priso to entangle those shall feed him.	delio, description of ferdinand traps. Act 1 scene 1
'the right noble Duchess' ...'Whilst she speaks she throws upon a man so sweet a look..but in that look there speaketh so devine a continence'	antonio first description of Duchess. Act 1, scene 1
'say then my corruption grew out of horse dung, I am your creature'	bosola, agreeing to be spy. Act 1 scene 1.
Diamonds are the most value They say, that have passed through most jewellers' hands.	duchess, diamond quote. Act 1 scene 1
such wedding may be more properly be said to be executed than celebrated	Act one, scene 1. ferdinand quote about the nature of marriage.
This was my fathers poignard..I'd be loath to see't look rusty.	ferdinand threat of poignard. Act 1, scene 1
let old wives report i winked a chose a husband	duchess, spead of marriage. Act 1, scene 1
gives antonio ring. 'and I did vow never to part with it but to my second husband.	duchess, when she gives antonio ring. Act 1, scene 1
'this godly roof of yours is too low built..without i raise it higher. Raise yourself.	when duchess raises him up, visually on stage. making him equal. Act 1, scene 1
The misery of us that are born great, We are forced to woo because non dare woo us	duchess resenting status, has to do wooing quote. Aact 1, scene 1
time will easily scatter the tempest	Duchess thinking time will cure things, Act 1 scene 1
it shows a fearful madness. I owe her much of pity	cariola last line Act 1, scene 1 (commenting on wedding of antonio and duchess)

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