Who is white devil?
noun. The devil disguised as a virtuous being; (hence more generally) a hypocrite, hypocrisy. In later use frequently with reference to John Webster’s 1612 play The White Divel.
Did Shakespeare write the White Devil?
1580 – 1625) was an English playwright and contemporary of William Shakespeare. As well as writing The White Devil he is also well known for his other tragedy, The Duchess of Malfi.
Who dies in the White Devil?
In the last scene of the play, Act 5 scene 6, Vittoria, Flamineo and Zanche are killed by the swords of Lodovico and his co-conspirators. As a result there are corpses on stage at the end of the play, which Giovanni refers to as a ‘massacre’.
When did John Webster write the White Devil?
1612
The White Devil, tragedy in five acts by John Webster, performed and published as The White Divel in 1612. Based on historical events that occurred in Italy during the 1580s, this dark Jacobean drama is considered one of the finest of the period.
Who has written white devil?
John Webster
The White Devil/Authors
What is the significance of the title The White Devil?
The white Devil is based on a tragedy of real life which had made a deep impression in Italy in the sixteenth century. The characters by and large as well as many of the situations and events of the play are historical. The title white Devil means a devil disguised under a fair outside.
How is Francisco related to Isabella?
ISABELLA, Sister to FRANCISCO DE MEDICI, and Wife to BRACHIANO. VITTORIA COROMBONA, a Venetian Lady; first married to CAMILLO, afterwards to BRACHIANO. CORNELIA, Mother to VITTORIA, FLAMINEO, and MARCELLO.
Is John Webster still alive?
Deceased
John Webster/Living or Deceased
Where is the white devil set?
Italy
The White Devil (full original title: The White Divel; or, The Tragedy of Paulo Giordano Ursini, Duke of Brachiano….
| The White Devil | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Genre | revenge tragedy |
| Setting | Padua and Rome, Italy, 1585 |
What function do Antonelli and Gasparo in the opening scene of the play The White Devil?
Antonelli and Gasparo are used to demonstrate that even Lodovico’s loyal associates believe his sentence to be fair and just. Antonelli and Gasparo’s other function during this scene is to portray themselves as loyal and devoted followers of Lodovico.
What role did Dr Julio play in the play The White Devil?
Doctor Julio is a quack doctor who provides Brachiano with the poison he uses to kill Isabella. The conjuror produces the two Dumb Shows in Act 2 scene 2 which allow Brachiano and the audience to witness the murders of Isabella and Camillo.