The Queen Of Spades: An Analysis
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Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin’s “The Queen of Spades”, depicts an 18th century tale of selfish desires, unattainable lust, and revenge that starts to unfold during what began as a simple game of cards. This absorbant tale explores the theme of revenge and the desperate actions people will t ....
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.... a plan to befriend Lisaveta Ivanovna, the Countess’ servant girl, in hopes in gaining this secret. They arrange to meet in the late of night, but instead of seeing Lisaveta, Hermann takes a detour to the Countess’ study for a confrontation with the Countess herself. Out of desperation, Hermann insists that the Countess divulge her secret. Consequently, she refuses and in anger Hermann pulls out his pistol, which scares the Countess to her death. Later, Hermann dreams the Countess ....
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