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by Hugo von Hofmannsthal
About 83 pages (24,981 words)
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The Tower Study Guide consists of approx. 83 pages of summaries and analysis on The Tower by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Browse the literature study guide below:

  Introduction

  Author Biography

  Plot Summary

  Chapter Summaries & Analysis

This poetic and highly allegorical play re-tells the Biblical story of Christ in the tale of Sigismund, a spiritual young man tortured and imprisoned by authority figures afraid of his power. Specific parallels to the Christ story appear throughout the play, making thematic points about the importance of integrity, faith and tensions between spiritual and earthly power. (read more)
      Act 1, Scene 1
      Act 1, Scene 2
      Act 2, Scene 1
      Act 2, Scene 2
      Act 3, Part 1
      Act 3, Part 2
      Act 4
      Act 5, Part 1
      Act 5, Part 2

  Characters

  Themes

  Style

  Historical Context

  Critical Overview

  Criticism

      Critical Essay #1
      Critical Essay #2

  Topics for Further Study

  What Do I Read Next?

  Further Reading

  Sources

  Copyright Information

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