Abstract
Abstract: The Count Alarcos plays, although tragic for the most part, do not deal with a whimsical fate or a cosmic infringement of moral law. An actantial model shows how dramatic characters like Count Alarcos and the Royal Infanta shape their own destinies by insisting on their excessive singularity. The King in these works tries to remove that excess by honorable means, which, moreover, infringe on the rights of others, creating an imbalance. Hence, supplementary forces intervene to establish an equilibrium between two contending forces: a primary claim to love and honor, which demands recognition and legitimacy, and a secondary claim to love and honor, which demands validity and continuity. If a reconciliation ensues, one has a sense of ethical tranquility; if not, death and tribulation follow.
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