'Tis Pity She's a Whore

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Written in 1633, ‍'‍Tis Pity She's A Whore is a Jacobean tragedy by John Ford set in Parma, Italy. The play is centered on the relationship between brother and sister Giovanni and Annabella, and explores the social ramifications of incest. Several sub-plots are woven into the story that involve Anabella's other suitors, an assassination attempt and an unexpected return from the dead.

One can read the script at the Internet Archive.

Tropes used in 'Tis Pity She's a Whore include:

• Ax Crazy: Giovanni in the final scene.
• Brother-Sister Incest: Giovanni/Annabella - the main plot of the show.
• Intentionally Awkward Title
• Servile Snarker: Vasques, particularly in the second half of the show.