Who is disguised as the Moor Mulinassar?
Francisco De Medici – Duke of Florence; in Act V disguised as the Moor, Mulinassar. Brachiano – Otherwise Paulo Giordano Orsini, The Duke of Brachiano, husband of Isabella, and in love with Vittoria.
Why is Lodovico angry at the beginning of the play?
The honour of Vittoria: Lodovico is angry at Brachiano and Vittoria for their sexual indiscretions and yet he would like Vittoria to compromise her honour on his behalf.
What plan does Francisco make to take revenge on Brachiano and Vittoria?
Now Francisco devises a plan for his revenge on Vittoria and Brachiano. He writes to Vittoria, feigning love, asking his servant to deliver it so that Brachiano’s followers notice. He also decides that Lodovico can be co-opted into his plans to ensure the death of Brachiano.
What have I gained by thee but infamy?
What have I gain’d by thee but infamy? Thou hast stain’d the spotless honour of my house, And frighted thence noble society: Like those which, sick o’ th’ palsy, and retain Ill-scenting foxes ’bout them, are still shunn’d By those of choicer nostrils.
Who is Cornelia in the White Devil?
Cornelia is another one of the play’s few “good guys”—though this doesn’t work out very well for her. She’s the mother of two corrupt children—Vittoria and Flamineo—and one nice boy named Marcello. Naturally, Marcello is the first to die—murdered by his own brother, Flamineo.
Who is Cassio’s lover?
Bianca
Bianca is a fictional character in William Shakespeare’s Othello (c. 1601–1604). She is Cassio’s jealous lover. Despite her brief appearance on stage, Bianca plays a significant role in the progress of Iago’s scheme to make Othello believe that his wife Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio.
How does Vittoria convince Brachiano of killing their respective spouses?
Vittoria tells Brachiano of a portent dream she had, and they make plans to kill their respective spouses so that they can be together. Cornelia makes herself known, and berates her children and Brachiano for their sins. She reveals that the Duke’s wife, Isabella, has come to Rome.
What did Francisco promise Giovanni to buy him?
Francisco and Isabella talk about Brachiano’s suspected infidelity, and Francisco promises to give Giovanni a horse as a present.
How does Vittoria convince brachiano of killing their respective spouses?
What is white devil mean?
Noun. white devil (plural white devils) (ethnic slur) A white person.
What is Cassios fatal flaw?
He, in good time, must his lieutenant be (1.1.21-34) Like all people, real and imagined, he’s got some flaws. First, he’s a lightweight when it comes to drinking. This is the weakness that Iago exploits when Iago gets Cassio drunk and sends him off to fight Roderigo. Second, Cassio’s a little too much of a lady’s man.
Why does Bianca have the handkerchief?
Cassio gives Bianca Desdemona’s handkerchief, which he found in his lodgings (Iago had placed it there) and asks her to make a copy of it for him, as he will have to return the original when he finds the owner. Bianca immediately recognizes it as belonging to a woman and berates Cassio for having another mistress.