Overview
Character Name
The Duchess
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Adult
Role Size
Lead
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Spoken
Time & Place
Italy, Seventeenth Century
Analysis
The Duchess is the sister of the Cardinal and twin sister to Ferdinand. She is loved by her subjects and is witty and affectionate. At the beginning of the play, she is a young widow and is keen to marry again, despite the wishes of her brothers. She is confident and
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