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France
Antonio had been in France prior to the beginning act. He was impressed with the righteousness of the French court.
Malfi, Italy
The play takes place in Malfi, Italy, at the Duchess’s palace.
Laban’s Sheep
Laban’s sheep are mentioned in Act 1 Scene 3. Ferdinand compares the spots in Laban’s sheep to the livers of suitors. Laban’s spotted sheep are a reference from Genesis, Chapter 30.
The Poniard
Ferdinand showed his father’s poniard to the Duchess in Act 1. Later, he gave the knife to the Duchess when he visited her in Act 3, Scene 2. He ordered her to use it on herself to commit suicide.
Ancona
The Duchess tells Antonio to flee there in Act 3, Scene 2. She will pay for a house there for him.
Bermoothes
Bosola states that he would rather swim to Bermoothes, than to not know Antonio’s honesty. Bermoothes is...
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