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punishment in literature and theater  

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  • 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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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-SS6ZWGXM-R

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