The White Devil Synopses and commentary on The White Devil Contents Guide Recent The White Devil Contents Introduction Timeline Images Author(s) Webster, John Family background and early life Work as a playwright Maturity The context of The White DevilSocial / political context of The White DevilReign of Elizabeth IReign of James IRenaissance ItalyReligious / philosophical context of The White DevilRadical changes in the Christian churchAttitudes to Catholicism in Webster's timeThe Renaissance in EnglandThe TheatreMedieval and morality playsPermanent theatresDesign of theatresThe Role of WomenRevenge tragedyThe malcontentSynopses and commentary on The White DevilAct 1Act 1 scene 1Act 1 scene 2Act 2Act 2 scene 1Act 2 scene 2Act 3Act 3 scene 1Act 3 scene 2Act 3 scene 3Act 4Act 4 scene 1Act 4 scene 2Act 4 scene 3Act 5Act 5 scene 1Act 5 scene 2Act 5 scene 3Act 5 scene 4Act 5 scene 5Act 5 scene 6Webster's languageTypes of writingDiscourses in the playCharacterisation in The White DevilFlamineoVittoriaFrancisco de MediciCardinal MonticelsoLodovicoBrachianoCamilloMarcelloGiovanniIsabellaCorneliaMore on the Christian perspective on povertyZancheThe minor charactersThemes and significant ideas in The White DevilMorality - good and evilDeathChristian valuesMachiavellian corruptionPowerThe deception and intrigue of court lifeImagery and symbolism in The White DevilColour symbolismAnimalsHunting and trapsMoney, trade and goldMagic, dreams and apparitionsPoisonDisease and corruptionStructure of The White DevilDramatic genreThe structure of revenge tragediesJacobean theatrical conventionsFamilies and individualsCritical approaches to The White DevilEarly approachesTwentieth century viewsFeminist approachesMarxismApproaching essays and examsEngaging with the textHow to plan an essay on The White DevilA worked essay structureWhat makes a good English exam answer?A worked passage analysis - Act 5 scene 4Sample questions on The White DevilThe White Devil resources and further readingBooklist - Webster's The White DevilWebsite advice - Webster's The White DevilDownloadable worksheets Synopses and commentary on The White Devil Tweet Recently Viewed The White Devil » Synopses and commentary on The White Devil now Scan and go Scan on your mobile for direct link.
