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Philaster
By John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont - Stage play
Roles
- Pharamond
- Megra
About this piece
Pharamond cheats on his fiance´ seduces Megra
Summary
The story is set in the Kingdom of Sicily. The king's father, the king of Naples, had conquered the Kingdom of Sicily, banished its royal house, and imposed his rule. Philaster is the heir of that house and rightful heir of the Kingdom of Sicily. He now lives in the King's royal court and is widely liked by the populace. The King, not having any male heir, is worried about his succession. He plans to have his daughter Arethusa marry a Spanish prince, Pharamond, and make him his heir. Arethusa, however, is in love with Philaster who loves her as well. They start a secret affair with the help of Philaster's servant, Bellario, who acts as a messenger. Pharamond, on the other hand proves to be a player and starts an affair with Arethusa's maid, Megra. In this scene Pharamond seduces Megra.
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