What is the primary theme of the closet drama 'Manfred'?
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Correct answer: A gothic exploration of guilt, remorse, and internal suffering
'Manfred' is a quintessential Byronic work featuring a protagonist haunted by an unspecified but incestuous love. He defies religious and supernatural authorities, seeking only forgetfulness and death.
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