The spanish tragedy characters
The spanish tragedy pdf.
Thomas Kyd The Spanish Tragedy introduces us to the concept of ‘revenge tragedy’ in Elizabethan drama. Though, the play did not receive much acclamation but inspired many of Thomas’s contemporary playwriters like Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe.
The spanish tragedy summary
A classic example of ‘revenge tragedy’ was later found in Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’.
Kyd’s Spanish Tragedy outlines the foundation for a new genre of revenge play with violent murders, climax scenes and beautiful rendition of characters.
The play beautifully portrays the love triangle between the three main characters of Balthazar, Bellimperia and her deceased lover Horatio.
The play gradually develops and unfolds events where Bellimperia will avenge the death of Horatio by killing Balthazar.
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Thomas Kyd The Spanish Tragedy Characters
Contents
Hieronimo
Hieronimo is the Marshal of Spain and one of the leading characters in the play.
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