Compare and contrast a selected theme, for example, revenge from recent readings. Discuss the motives of specific characters. Who is more/less justified in their actions? What are the differences in the behavior? Defend your choices with examples from the readings. Which characters are more/less sympathetic? What unintended consequences follow from the actions of these individuals? From whose point of view is each story told?

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