The White Devil

"The White Devil" by John Webster is a tragic play set in a world where power and longing lead to destruction. The story follows Duke Brachiano and the determined Vittoria Corombona as they get tangled in a web of deceit, envy, and death. Count Lodovico, an outcast seeking revenge, sets the stage for chaos, while Brachiano's relationship with Vittoria, the widow of a murdered man, sparks conflict. The play shows how the characters’ goals and grudges cause a series of tragic events, revealing the breakdown of morals and the pursuit of vengeance.