In the Captivity of Passion: The Multilayered World of Racine's Phaedra
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52340/atsu.2025.1.25.12Keywords:
feeling, passion, duty, destiny, crime, tragedy, internal conflictAbstract
The article is dedicated to Jean Racine's tragedy "Phaedra," which is considered a masterpiece of French classicism. The paper explores the concept of the "innocent criminal" through the example of Phaedra's character. The article examines how Racine managed to adapt the ancient plot and humanize the mythological character. It analyzes Phaedra's internal conflict between duty and passion, which ultimately leads to her tragic end. The article pays special attention to the question of whether Phaedra is a slave to her passion or a victim of fate. The paper investigates the role of social norms, public opinion, feelings, and destiny in Phaedra's "crime."
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