The Transformation of Bosola

Bosola: "Never in mine own shape;

That's forfeited, by my intelligence

And this last cruel lie. When you send me next,

The business shall be comfort."

(IV.1.139-142)

Bosola has finally come around, and the above passage is evidence that he has undergone a major transformation in character. Although these specific lines do not reference the exact point I'm making, they are indicator of how Bosola believes that what he is doing is actually wrong. Basically, Bosola does not want to go back to the Duchess as himself because he believes that he has lost her trust. The extent to which Ferdinand has brainwashed Bosola is amazing. I am surprised that Bosola has recognized that he actually values the Duchess--so much that he wants to end the torture. Funny enough, Ferdinand dismisses Bosola's new found feelings. It's ironic that in the next scene, Ferdinand finds himself in Bosola's same position. He feels bad about what he has done. But as another class mate has already mentioned, too little too late.