The Man in the Iron Mask
Part One: Political Climate
Divine Right of Kings:
This was a belief held by most monarchs of Europe, including Louis XIV. Divine Right was a political and religious doctrine of absolutism, the idea that a given king was ordained by God. No one could question him, for questioning the king was questioning God. A king=s actions, policies, and efforts were without just consequence by his subjects.
Incident One:
Raoul, Athos= son, and Christine enjoy a spring day together, and are soon to be engaged. King Louis happens by, and decides Christine would suit him as a mistress. So, he sends Raoul into bloody battle, sure to meet a soldier=s fate. Louis exercises
Incident Two:
A scene in which King Louis and Christine are together depicts the divinity he believes he possesses. ANo, you will burn in hell, I will not. For I am King, ordained by God.@ In his eyes, no action of the king deserves consequence. This was a common view among absolute......
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