The Spanish Tragedy - Summary - Revision Notes in University English Literature

Opens with the ghost of Don Andrea who was recently killed in a war with portugal and he is accompanied by the personified 'revenge'
Andrea's death is suspicious so King and Queen of hell send him to get revenge
It turns out that Balthazar, heir to the Portugeuse throne killed Andrea
Horation (Andrea's bff) ensures they win the war and impresses King and Queen of spain by capturing Balthazar
Lorenzo tries to take credit for capturing Balthazar. He is given part of the reward because he is the King's uncle
Lorenzo and Balthazar become friends
Subplot - 2 Portugese courtiers, one accuses the other of murdering Balthazar but we know he is free and alive
When Horatio returns he pledges to serve Bel-Imperia. She determines to…

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