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The White Devil- inevitability of death essay Last document update:   ago

This essay analyses the portrayal of death in Webster's The White Devil. The themes of lust, women and passion in a society of repression and secrecy are explored. Especially in regard to Catholicism and the rise of power intertwined with corruption. The Jacobean malcontent is also discussed in reference to the role of Flamineo.