Our Country's Good — Captain Watkin Tench character analysis Flashcards
1
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Who is Watkin Tench?
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Watkin Tench is a historical figure and one of the primary antagonists of the play
He is a captain and an officer in the British marines
2
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What does Tench believe about criminals?
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Unlike Governor Phillip, Tench believes that criminals can’t be reformed
In keeping with this, he thinks it’s a waste of time to let the convicts participate in a play, upholding that they should only be exposed to punishment and labor
He also believes that all of the prisoners in the colony deserve to be treated harshly — a strong advocate of capital punishment, he has a hard time understanding why Phillip opposes the spectacle of public executions
