Which Jacobean play by Middleton and Rowley features the character Beatrice-Joanna and explores the psychological link between lust and murder?
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Correct answer: The Changeling (1622)
The Changeling is famous for the relationship between the noble Beatrice and the repulsive servant De Flores. It depicts the moral degradation of characters as they become entangled in their own violent schemes.
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