"The Postman Always Rings Twice"

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This paper claims that while the theme of betrayal is common to literature, it is especially poignant in the novel "The Postman Always Rings Twice", leading not only to the death of one lover, but the demise of another. The main character is examined in an attempt to determine if she is indeed the true villain of the story.

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"William Congreve, in the play, "The Mourning Bride" wrote, "Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, nor hell a fury like a woman scorned." Betrayal is a theme common to literature, yet in the novel, "The Postman Always Rings Twice", the theme of betrayal is especially poignant, leading not only to the death of one lover, but the demise of another.

"The character of Cora has often been linked to the "femme fatal" character type. Cora is the seductive mistress, her beauty leading men to lose control of their rational thinking. She is often criticized and blamed for the events that take place in the novel. Is she really the villain in the novel, or is Frank the true villain, not only killing Nick, but betraying his love, Cora?"

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