The Mourning Bride is a tragic play written by William Congreve in 1703. The play is set in an imaginary kingdom called Granada and revolves around the story of Almeria, the daughter of the king of Granada, who is forced to marry a man she does not love. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and redemption.The play opens with the wedding of Almeria and Manuel, the prince of Morocco. However, Almeria is secretly in love with a nobleman named Alphonso, who is believed to be dead. Meanwhile, the king of Granada, Almeria's father, is mourning the death of his wife and is consumed by grief.As the play progresses, Almeria discovers that Alphonso is not dead but has been imprisoned by Manuel. She seeks the help of her cousin, Zara, who is in love with Manuel, to rescue Alphonso. However, Zara betrays Almeria and helps Manuel to capture Alphonso. The play climaxes with a series of tragic events that lead to the death of several characters, including Manuel, Zara, and Alphonso.Th