The topic of fury in 16th-century tragic theatre

Topic of fury is omnipresent in sixteenth century french tragedy. The exami nation of theory on this notion reveals that it is always presented with a double face: fury, or mania, is responsible of criminal actions, and divine frenzy generates a creative discourse, poetic or prophetic. Fury in humani st tragedy is also double: divine frenzy and war fury is virtually creative , but can also be a murderous poison, when aimed against itself. Topic of f ury is thus admirably suitable for the representation of religious troubles in sixteenth century France.