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Vestal Virgins
The Stars
The stars in Tamburlaine represent the mysterious role of destiny in human life. From the very beginning, Tamburlaine attributes his unswerving path to world domination to the “stars that reigned at my nativity,” merely collecting…
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Crowns
Crowns in Tamburlaine represent, of course, the apex of political power, which for Tamburlaine is synonymous with the apex of human achievement. The slapstick scene with Mycetes attempting to hide his crown reveals how unworthy…
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