Commentary on Act V, scene ii

As mentioned before, the scenes with Julia are often cut in production, being criticized as extraneous to the plot. However, Julia provides an important comparison/contrast to the Duchess, both willful, independent women who initiate relationships with men and conduct secret affairs.  Her death, like the Duchess', becomes another step on the way to Bosola's conversion.


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