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A Woman Killed With Kindness
By Thomas Heywood - Stage play
Roles
- Wendoll - Young Adult (20-35), Adult (36-50), Male
About this piece
Wendoll laments the fact that he is in love with his friend's wife
Summary
The play is a "domestic tragedy" and has two main storylines. The main story line is about a married couple, Master John Frankford and his wife Anne Frankford. John Frankford is described as a kind gentleman and Anne as a beautiful and graceful woman. Wendoll is a gentleman who has lost his fortune and Master Frankford is helping out by letting him stay in his house. Wendoll is very attracted to Anne and the two have an affair. In this monologue Wendoll is in conflict with himself for being in love with Anne. He tries to control his passion and prays to God to help him forget about her. He says he considers Master John, her husband, to be a gentleman and a friend. He laments that he is a villain and a traitor and that his passion will destroy him.
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