How did Racine's poetic structure influence the emotional impact of Phèdre?
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How did Racine's poetic structure influence the emotional impact of Phèdre?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about Phèdre's choices, or was her downfall inevitable?
What do you think led Racine to focus so heavily on themes of jealousy and destructive love?