“O my prophetique soule”: Shakespeare’s influence on Fletcher and Massinger’s <italic>The Double Marriage</italic>.

The article examines the play &quot;The Double Marriage&quot; by John Fletcher and Philip Massinger, focusing on the characters Desdemona, Martia, and Sesse. It draws comparisons between these characters and Shakespearean figures like Miranda, Jessica, Cordelia, and Cleopatra. The play concludes with Sesse opting for self-imposed exile and assuming the role of a banished duke with a loyal daughter. The article also highlights the presence of references and allusions to Shakespeare&#39;s works throughout the play. [Extracted from the article]