Theme of tragedy in The Eve of St Agnes- John Keats

Madeline seen as the tragic victim-

Why? 

She is victimised by Porphyro- he sneaks into her bedroom

'tween the curtains peeped.'

Porphyro

Why?- 

He wants to take advantage of Madeline

'Beyond a mortal man impassioned for At these voluptuous accents'

He finds her voice **** and cannot help himself however she doesn't give consent- 'At which fair Madeline began to weep,' - upset/scared/ frightened

Porphyro

Why? 

'Meantime, across the moors, Had comeyoung Porphyro, with hearts on fire'- riding across the moors to get the girl he loves even though the families are fueding like Romeo and Juliette- shows bravery and gumption

Angela (the beldame)

Why? 

Lets Porphyro hide in Madeline's wardrobe- putting Madeline in danger not protecting Madeline

'which was,to lead him,in close secrecy, Even to Madeline's chamber, and there hide, Him in a closet, of such privacy'

Keats' audience would not have objected as much as an modern audience to Porphyro being in Madeline's wardrobe

Feminism- understand it's wrong- objectifying women- point of view of poem from a man