Entreating Collection
"Entreating: A Plea for Mercy, Justice, and Forgiveness" In the realm of power and politics, entreaties have echoed through history
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"Entreating: A Plea for Mercy, Justice, and Forgiveness" In the realm of power and politics, entreaties have echoed through history. From the Duke of Buckingham's desperate plea to Richard, Duke of Gloucester, to Isabel's heartfelt pleading in Measure for Measure, these moments capture the vulnerability and strength intertwined in entreating. Illustrations from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb transport us to Act II Scene 2 of Measure for Measure. Isabel's face etched with anguish as she implores for her brother's life reminds us of the timeless struggle between justice and mercy. Engravings depicting Thetis entreating Jupiter or Priam beseeching Achilles reveal that even gods can be moved by human supplication. These scenes remind us that our fate lies not only in our own hands but also in the compassion we elicit from others. From ancient myths to more contemporary tales like Ruth the Dutiful Daughter-in-Law or The Story of the Grail, we witness individuals who go against societal norms to protect their loved ones or fight for what they believe is right. Their entreating voices rise above conventionality and inspire change. Religion too holds its share of entreaties - a polychrome stone sculpture depicts a Virgin Protecting the Clergye, symbolizing faith seeking divine intervention during times of turmoil. And in another engraving titled "Father. Father. Tell me what ails thee?", a child desperately pleads with their father to share his burdens - reminding us that sometimes it is those closest to us who need our support most. Even leaders are not immune to making pleas; Coriolanus finds himself confronted by matrons begging him on behalf of Rome while Henry IV seeks forgiveness from his father through an engraved image capturing this poignant moment. Finally, Mary of Burgundy stands before Ghent's sheriffs asking them to pardon her councillors.