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The Duchess of Malfi · Character
Old Lady
An elderly woman at court, possibly a servant or noble.
minor
First appearance: act i
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor observers and attendants
- Central conspirators and victims
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and emotional peak where Bosola overhears…
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