The Doubted Damned
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El condenado por desconfiado, or The Doubted Damned, is a tragedy by Tirso de Molina, a prominent Spanish Golden Age dramatist. Written around 1635, the play explores a theological paradox: a notorious sinner who retains and develops his faith is saved by divine grace, while a seemingly virtuous hermit is damned for letting his faith dwindle. Tirso de Molina excels at portraying the psychological conflicts and contradictions within these characters, reaching moments of profound insight and tragic depth. The play is considered one of his most powerful works, alongside El burlador de Sevilla.1
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