Misogyny in Titus Andronicus In the final scene each of the characters misfortunes is avenged in a particularly fascinating way. In particular, Empress Tamora's misconduct was avenged most violently. Perhaps it was because of the fact that she had no justification for the transgressions of her misspent life, but more likely because this devastation of a woman was not only expected but praised. The only innocent woman in the play, Lavinia, was punished as if …showed first 75 words of 1358 total…

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