Concept information
Preferred term
punishment in literature and theater
Definition
- Punishment has long been a dominant theme in literature and theater. In a literary or theatrical context, punishment often refers to a negative or unpleasant consequence imposed upon an individual or group in response to behavior those in an authoritative position deem wrong or unacceptable. [Source: The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encylopedia; Literature and Theater, Punishment in]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/punishment_in_literature_and_theater
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