I found peaceful beauty in the few scenes between the Duchess and Antonio. Their love offers brief relief from the gore, violence, and treachery that fills the play. The Duchess seems to truly love Antonio who is a virtuous and kind man. Their love is a refreshing contrast to the subject matter of the rest of the play. I'm particularly interested in the scene in which the two marry. The Duchess has to take on the male role as one who pursues their love interest because she is of a higher rank than Antonio. I particularly liked the repetition of Antonio "rising up". The Duchess rose him up as her equal as her husband. Their love indeed echoes that of Romeo and Juliet. The classic lovers created their own reality in a world that was crumbling around them. Sadly, as the tragic play demands, the lovers die... the Duchess and her lover, however, reach a sticker end, unfortunately.
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