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Revenge Tradition from "summary" of Elizabethan Revenge Tragedy, 1587-1642 by Fredson Thayer Bowers

The revenge tradition is an important part of Elizabethan theatre, with plays focused on stories of betrayal, justice, and retribution. It is a timeless theme that continues to resonate with audiences today.
  1. The concept of revenge has been around for a long time; it was part of everyday life in Elizabethan England.
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  3. In these plays, the hero would seek to avenge an insult or murder by carefully plotting against the transgressor.
  4. Popular themes include great offence taken wreaking havoc on a family's reputation and lives ruined through pride and false accusations.
  5. Characters were driven by passion and subject to influences beyond their control which sometimes resulted in mistaken identity and ironic outcomes.
  6. These stories reflect the dynamics of early modern society with its preoccupation with honour and sense of justice that could be satisfied only through acts of revenge.
  7. Social norms were challenged and ethical dilemmas posed as heroes became tangled up in their own blood feuds.
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Elizabethan Revenge Tragedy, 1587-1642

Fredson Thayer Bowers

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