Mary Stuart

Main Ideas

• The conflict between personal desires and political duties, as manifested in the fate of Mary Stuart.
• Tragedy and the inevitability of fate, reflected in the life and death of Mary Stuart.
• Political intrigues and the struggle for power within the context of the English and Scottish monarchy.
• Questions of morality and ethics in decision-making that affects people's destinies.
• The role of female power and its limitations in a patriarchal society.
• The theme of betrayal and loyalty in personal and political relationships.