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Arden of Feversham
Bookshelves: Fiction, History - Medieval/The Middle Ages, Literature, Category: British Literature, Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Summary
"Arden of Feversham" by William Shakespeare and Rev. Ronald Bayne is a domestic tragedy written in the late 16th century. This play delves into the unraveling of personal relationships within the context of infidelity and murder, centering around the character Thomas Arden, whose life and marriage come undone by betrayal and ambition. Key characters include Arden’s wife, Alice, and her lover, Mosbie, illustrating themes of deceit and jealousy. The opening of the play introduces Thomas Arden, who is tormented by jealousy over his wife Alice's rumored infidelity with Mosbie. Arden's friend Franklin urges him to be patient, but Arden's jealousy gnaws at him, leading him to question Alice’s loyalty. Meanwhile, Alice openly expresses her love for Mosbie and plots against Arden, indicating her willingness to go to extremes for the sake of her desires. The tension between the characters escalates with plans for murder coming to the fore, setting the stage for a tragedy fueled by lust and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)