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Violence In Christopher Marlowe's The Massacre At Paris

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Violence is Religion 's Best Friend
When people are put in severe situations their true selves start to be releveled. As the dark violence of the massacre starts to affect the characters, their motives and desires also start to come out. The problem is not all of their desires are pure and many go against the ideals of who they should be. In The Massacre at Paris, Christopher Marlowe incorporates biblical concepts combined with violence in order to create dramatic tension and give the massacre irony. This is because religion is supposed to be peaceful but two religious groups are at war. This class of opposite ideals: war and peace give the massacre irony and along with being historically accurate it makes the readers intrigued.
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Guise comes up with the idea to have the actors in the massacre wear “wear white crosses on their Burgonets” (7-b) which makes them seem trustworthy and peaceful. People tend to associate the color white with purity and peace. This is ironic because the people wearing this will be the ones causing the massacre. Also the fact that they are wearing crosses gives them power because during that time people of the church were seen as leaders and was extremely involved in politics. So no one will question them, they seem trustworthy. Aergo, it is the perfect disguise to hold a …show more content…

Ramus takes pride in his work and is willing to risk his life for it. This puts Ramus in a brave light and shows that he is devoted to not only his work but also his home country. This shows that he can stay calm no matter what situation is. It shows that as others go crazy he can be independent and keep his cool. Ramus and Taleus ' friendship is a comparison of Protestants and Catholics if they could get along. This could only be done if they think of the greater good which is God. Marlowe shows both bravery and stress combined with hope at the same time. This creates dramatic

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