Tis Pity She's a Whore | Ethics
In this essay, Schmidt examines ethics, particularly in regard to the concepts of incest and greed, as they are presented in Ford's play.
In many ways, Ford's play is a difficult one with which to come to terms. On one level, that of plot, it seems rather obvious and scandalous at that. The play tells the tale of Giovanni and Annabella, a brother and sister, who consummate an incestuous relationship which ultimately destroys them, as well as others. Problems for the audience arise when we start to consider the characters' actions in the context of the play itself. For one thing, while the lovers may appear to be villains—after all, their actions are condemnable—the play offers heroes. No character seems entirely...
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Tis Pity She's a Whore: Summary and Analysis
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