Mourning Becomes Electra
Why does Christine Mannon want to kill her husband in the play, Mourning Becomes Electra?
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Christine hates her husband, so while Ezra is away fighting in the Civil War, she begins a passionate affair with Adam Brant. After Ezra's return, they plan to kill Ezra so they can be together.
Mourning Becomes Electra