JOURNAL ARTICLE

Research in the Area of Health and Medicine Reported from Islamic University (A Critical Examination of Lucrece's Chastity: Analyzing the Interplay of Love and Moral Justification in The Rape of Lucrece).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 866 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a research paper that analyzes the motivations behind Lucrece's suicide in Shakespeare's "The Rape of Lucrece," particularly following her assault by Tarquin. The study highlights Lucrece's struggle with her identity, love, and societal expectations regarding female honor, suggesting that her tragic decision is influenced by her emotional turmoil and the pressure to reclaim her chastity. It questions whether her guilt and desire for honor subconsciously led her to invite Tarquin's advances, exploring the broader implications of her actions within the context of gender and honor. The research is conducted by scholars at Islamic University in Kushtia, Bangladesh. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/10, p866
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:188570263
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