Kenilworth

Main Ideas

• The historical context and political intrigues of Queen Elizabeth I's reign.
• The theme of love and loyalty, especially in the relationships between characters like the Earl of Leicester and Amy Robsart.
• The conflict between personal ambitions and moral obligations, as manifested in the actions of the main characters.
• The depiction of social and class differences in 16th-century English society.
• The influence of power and the royal court on individual destinies.
• The tragic consequences of deceit and betrayal.