The Duchess of Malfi · Character
Cariola
The Duchess's waiting-woman, hidden behind the arras at the secret marriage, sworn to a secret that will cost her more than she can guess.
supporting
Also known as Cariola Both, 106 Cariola
First appearance: the duchess of malfi
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Cariola serves as the Duchess's intimate attendant and the sole witness to her clandestine handfasting with Antonio, kneeling nearby as the vows are spoken. Her aside after the ceremony — unsure whether greatness or…
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- Minor observers and attendants
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