Of our lodgings; and by that you may conceive
What trust I plant in you.
Bosola: "You shall find me ready."
(V.3.346-349)
I am more impressed with Bosola than the previous act in regards to him "turning over a new leaf." Bosola has made great stride in vindicating himself as a master criminal. Specifically, his previous remarks in Act 4 demonstrated that he was extremely apologetic. But more importantly, actions do speak louder than words; by Bosola taking physical action to plot against those that made him scheme, he is truly emphasizing this idea of sinning. However, now one must consider the argument of whether taking an eye for an eye is moral. Obviously the audience would like to see some idea of closure for the end of the play, and that is about to occur. Nonetheless, the question that now arises is whether Bosola is a better man than Ferdinand for taking action against him? Has he just completely contradicted the entire concept of liberating his conscience? Regardless, his words at the end of this scene convey that he is in fact a genuine person.
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