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Bánk’s effort to fulfill his political duties pulls him away from his wife and children. His tragedy turns on the collision between public responsibility, moral judgment, and the bonds of love that sustain his private world.
While King Endre is away, Bánk’s wife Melinda is pursued by Queen Gertrude’s brother Otto. Bánk initially refuses to join the nobles’ conspiracy, but agrees after learning of Otto’s advances. Otto drugs and rapes Melinda; Bánk confronts Gertrude and kills her in a struggle. Melinda later drowns herself and their son in the Tisza. When Endre returns, Bánk admits killing the queen and collapses beside the bodies of his wife and child.
Bánk’s effort to fulfill his political duties pulls him away from his wife and children. His tragedy turns on the collision between public responsibility, moral judgment, and the bonds of love that sustain his private world.
While King Endre is away, Bánk’s wife Melinda is pursued by Queen Gertrude’s brother Otto. Bánk initially refuses to join the nobles’ conspiracy, but agrees after learning of Otto’s advances. Otto drugs and rapes Melinda; Bánk confronts Gertrude and kills her in a struggle. Melinda later drowns herself and their son in the Tisza. When Endre returns, Bánk admits killing the queen and collapses beside the bodies of his wife and child.