The motif of blood in the play highlights the destructive nature of revenge.[___]

A formalist lens examines a work’s literary elements, such as motifs, symbols, and imagery. Here, focusing on how the recurring motif of blood emphasizes the destructive nature of revenge is a formalist reading. A feminist lens would focus on gender and power, while a historical lens would connect the play to its time period.

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