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The Duchess of Malfi · Character

Echo

A disembodied voice that repeats Antonio's words in Act V.

minor

Also known as Antonio Echo, Echo Ay

First appearance: scene iii

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ABAntonio BolognaDODuchess of MalfiDEDelioMAMadmenECEcho

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
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  • Closing

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