Analysis Of Tis Pity She's A Whore

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Tis Pity She’s a Whore is an English tragedy written by John Ford in the seventeenth century. Ford was a playwright under Charles I, and his plays reflect interest in morality and law. Tis Pity She’s a Whore contains neoclassical elements and is a five act structure that takes place in one day. The story takes place in Parma, Italy and is an incestuous tale about a romantic relationship between two siblings named Giovanni and his sister Annabella.
The play begins with Giovanni telling Friar Bonaventura that he is in love with his sister Annabella, but the Friar tries to explain that his thoughts are sinful and evil. Giovanni agrees to repent for his sins, but this does not last as he confesses his love for Annabella soon after his meeting