1. The Mourning Bride by William Congreve
A woman who was abused as a pawn in a game of political ambitions, and treated as if her life was of little consequence. ... Some form of passive aggressive political retribution as payment for all the pain she had suffered? ... Some say fear of marriage and childbirth were to blame and others blamed political agenda. ... As for those who were trying to use her as a political pawn, she was now able to turn the tables. ... Similarly to how Elizabeth had gone from political pawn, to being the Queen controlling those who once controlled her. ...
- Word Count: 4514
- Approx Pages: 18
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School