Two Devils (Act 1, Scene 1)
Frank declares, “The heir that shall be born many not have cause/To curse his hour of birth, which made him feel/The misery of beggary and want,-/Two devils that are occasions to enforce/A shameful end.” The metaphorical two devils refer to ‘ beggary and want’ which Frank anticipates to safeguard his unborn child from. Frank’s plot is to retain his father’s regard which will be contributing to guaranteeing him an inheritance which will safeguard his child from deficiency.
Common Sink (Act 2, Scene 1)
Mother Swayer asserts, “Must I for that be made a common sink/For all the filth and rubbish of the men’s tongues” ( Act 2, Scene 1). The allegorical sink renders Mother Swayer a scapegoat who is subjected to undeserved affronts and discrimination.
