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The Duchess of Malfi · Character

Castruccio

An old lord at the court, often the butt of jokes.

minor

Also known as old Castruccio, Castruccio Methinks

First appearance: act i

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FEFerdinandDODuchess of MalfiDEDelioOLOld LadyABAntonio BolognaCACastruccio

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  • Other

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  • Central conspirators and victims
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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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