How does Eben take revenge on his father? [2019, 2017, 2015] ✪✪✪ 

“Desire Under the Elms” (1924) is a revenge tragedy written by Eugene O’Neill (1888–1953). The play shows the conflict between father and son. Eben Cabot takes revenge on his father, Ephraim Cabot, for his mother’s death and cruelty. His revenge begins with anger and ends in tragedy.

Hatred for His Father: Eben hates his father deeply. He believes his father’s hard work and cruelty killed his mother. He says that his mother’s spirit now “can sleep in the grave peacefully.”  His words clearly show his anger and his wish to take revenge for her pain.

Love with Abbie: Eben’s revenge starts when he falls in love with Abbie, his father’s young wife. At first, his love is not true. He loves her only to hurt his father. He says proudly, 

“She may’ve been his’n—but she’s