For the dramatists of Renaissance Italy, France and England, classical tragedy meant only the ten Latin plays of Seneca and not Euripides, Aeschylus and Sophocles. ... During his investigation, he receives a letter saying that Lorenzo killed his son, but he doubts this so he runs to the king for justice. ... It is as if Shakespeare is saying that some kind of foul play has been committed. ...

• Word Count: 2544
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School