Symbols of The Duchess of Malfi
The court: The court is the general symbol of a corrupted society.
The Duchess: The Duchess is a symbol of motherhood and light.
Ring: The ring functions as a symbol of accomplishment and virtue as well as a pledge of fidelity.
Darkness: Darkness symbolizes crime, evil, madness, ignorance, and diabolical or devilish forces.
Insanity: Insanity signifies the loss of pure love and relative.
