Themes in Revengers Tragedy

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  • Created on: 31-03-17 11:47
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  • Revenger's Tragedy
    • Lust
      • Gloriana is dead due to the Duke's lustful arrogance
      • Duke's lust leads to his death when he kisses her skull
        • The skull becomes a symbol of desire
      • Sexual desire rarely results in an intimate, consenting interaction
      • Junior feels it's his right as a man to **** women
    • Revenge
      • Main body of revenge is in Act 3
      • Vindice unsatisfied and needs to continue
      • The revenge will not end until everyone is dead
        • Chain reaction of events triggered by Vindice seeking revenge for Gloriana
      • Duchess sleeps with Spurio out of desire for revenge against the Duke
    • Gender
      • Women either perceived as promiscuous manipulator or innocent virgin
        • PM: Gratiana, Duchess
        • IV: Castiza, Gloriana
      • Male dominance
    • Patrimony
      • The Duke's sons inherit his cruel and conniving nature
      • Inheriting something from your father
    • Disguise
      • Vindice disguised as Piato
      • Hippolito pretends to serve the Duke
    • Death
      • Gloriana's death triggers the events of the play
      • Death used as punishment for sin
        • Junior dies for his sins, even though it was unintentional
          • As does the Duke
          • Vindice dies for taking his revenege too far

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