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 protagonist, learns from a fellow comrade, Tomsky, that his grandmother the Countess Fedotovna knows a secret that can make Hermann a very wealthy man. The secret being that three cards can make him th....

Number Of Pages: 3

Number Of Words: 663

Got a term paper due soon and need some help quick? You have come to the right place. Essay Galaxy has over 50,000 essays, papers, and reports available for download right now! Get ideas from thousands students just like you to help make that essay perfect. Don't hesitate. Join today and get instant access to our enormous database.

Membership Options Price Savings   1 month subscription    $19.95 recurring * 3 months subscription    $39.95 recurring $19.90 6 months subscription    $69.95 non-recurring $49.75