The Duchess of Malfi | Act 5, Scene 1: Summay and Analysis

Summary
Antonio and Delio, who had opened the play, open the fifth act as well, but they are now in Milan, which serves as the setting for the entire act. Delio informs Antonio that the Marquis of Pescara has seized Antonio’s lands and distributed them to the Marquis’ own relatives. Delio sees the Marquis and asks to be given some of Antonio’s land, but his request is rejected. The Marquis instead gives Julia some of the land and the citadel of Saint Bennet, to Antonio’s dismay. The Marquis justifies his actions by saying since the Cardinal has told him to...

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