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ISSUE:    Philology. Theory & Practice. 2013. Issue 12-2
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USE OF ARTISTIC DEVICE IN REVEALING USURPATION THEME IN PLAY “THE INNOCENT USURPER: OR DEATH OF LADY JANE GREY” BY JOHN BANKS

Elena Vyacheslavovna Elisina
Vyatka State University of Humanities


Submitted: November 22, 2013
Abstract. The article considers the theme of succession to the throne by the example of the play “The Innocent Usurper: or Death of Lady Jane Grey” by D. Banks, which was of vital importance for England of the XVII th century. The playwright comments on Succession Crisis, suggesting a possible scenario of a doomsday for Catholics and developing the theme of usurpation. The writer pays special attention to the use of artistic means and symbolic images that help the reader “get closer” to the hero, “dramatically” present the events of the play, and “feel” the atmosphere of the time. The author analyzes the integrity creation of the work by means of figurative means.
Key words and phrases:
Джон Бэнкс
драма
Реставрация
политические беспорядки в Англии XVII века
узурпация
католическая преемственность
метафорические образы
John Banks
drama
Restoration
political unrest in England of the XVII century
usurpation
Catholic succession
metaphorical images
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References:
  1. Banks J. The Innocent Usurper, Or the Death of Lady Jane Gray. A Tragedy. London: for R. Bently, 1694. 65 p.
  2. Nicoll A. British Drama, a Historical Survey from the Beginnings to the Present Yime. London: published by G. G. Harrap, 1925. 497 p.
  3. Rothstein E. Restoration Tragedy: Form and the Process of Change. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1967. 194 p.
  4. Tupper F. S. John Banks: a Study in the Origins of the Pathetic Tragedy. Harvard, 1934.
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