Jan 2, 2010

The Bondman | The Bondman

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Author: Philip Massinger
First Published: 1624
Type of Work: Play
Type of Plot: Tragicomedy
Time of Work: Fourth century
Setting: Syracuse
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Tragedy, Tragicomedy
Subjects: Revolutionaries, Slavery or slaves, Revolutions, Mistaken or secret identity, Seventeenth century, Italy or Italians, Greek or Roman times, Carthage
Locales: Sweden

Characters Discussed

Pisander (pih-SAN-dur), a Theban nobleman disguised as Marullo, a bondman. He is diverted by his love of Cleora from taking revenge on Leosthenes, who has jilted his sister. He instigates a revolt of the slaves in the absence of the Syracusan army, his purpose being to obtain Cleora’s love. His gracious and generous behavior while he is in power in the city and his fortitude in adversity win her heart. He is much given to verbal heroics.

Cleora (kleh-OH-ruh), the daughter of Archidamus, beloved by Leosthenes and Pisander. Filled with noble...

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The Bondman | The Bondman

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