What is the 'Tudor Myth' often discussed by scholars in relation to Shakespeare's history plays?
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Correct answer: The providential view that Tudor rule rescued England from dynastic chaos
The Tudor Myth presents the Wars of the Roses as divine punishment for the murder of Richard II, framing the conflict as providential history. The myth culminates in Henry VII restoring peace and legitimacy, effectively justifying Tudor reign.
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