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by Christopher Marlowe

The Jew of Malta was composed around 1590, shortly after the death of the Duke of Guise in 1588, to which the prologue alludes. Its first recorded performance took place on February 26, 1592, by the Lord Strange's Men. Another followed on March 10 of that year. The play was immensely popular, and it…

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Abigail was loyal

Abigail is the only character who displays genuine love, loyalty, and selflessness in the play. Above all, she remains unmotivated by money and appears to have some kind of moral code (although she is willing to dissemble if it will serve her father's ends). From SparkNotes Anniversary Gift
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marlowe and religion

does anyone know what religion marlowe was? I heard somewhere that he was an atheist.

Posted By harry t #65542 at Oct 18, 2008 6:01 PM in The Jew of Malta || 1 reply