Abstract
Plays often feature a central dramatic turning point: prior to this we remain unsure of how the story will unfold; afterwards, inevitable conclusions hurtle towards their finale. Webster’s tragedies are no exception, and a good understanding of his pivotal scenes helps us see, feel and understand the crises which lead to the final tragic moments we discussed in Chapter 2.
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© 2001 Kate Aughterson
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Aughterson, K. (2001). Turning Points. In: Webster: The Tragedies. Analysing Texts. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4039-1914-4_4
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