The Queen of Spades: An Analysis Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin’s “The Queen of Spades”, depicts an 18th century tale of selfish desires, unattainable lust, and revenge that starts to unfold during what began as a simple game of cards. This absorbant tale explores the theme of revenge and the desperate actions people will take to change their present position in life; in which one particular character resorts to when his goals are threatened. This is an unsettling story with ironic overtones, but at the same token, it attracts readers for it familiar romantic elements. “The Queen of Spades” is set in the 1700’s in Russia. During a card game Hermann, the