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What is the primary purpose of the induction in Bartholomew Fair?
What is the primary purpose of the induction in Bartholomew Fair?
- To prepare the audience for a serious tragic performance
- To provide a comedic introduction to the play (correct)
- To comment on the events that will unfold in the play
- To introduce a central character in the play
Which characters are involved in the meta-theatrical performance during the induction?
Which characters are involved in the meta-theatrical performance during the induction?
- The playwright and the audience
- Actors performing a separate skit
- The stage-keeper, the bookkeeper, and the scrivener (correct)
- The main characters of the play
How does the stage-keeper react to the play in the induction?
How does the stage-keeper react to the play in the induction?
- He is excited about the performance
- He starts to critique the playwright's work
- He enthusiastically engages with the audience
- He expresses his indifference towards it (correct)
What does the contract read by the scrivener emphasize for the audience?
What does the contract read by the scrivener emphasize for the audience?
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What distinguishes Bartholomew Fair's induction from typical ones in early modern English theater?
What distinguishes Bartholomew Fair's induction from typical ones in early modern English theater?
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Induction & Bartholomew Fair
- Bartholomew Fair is known for its experimental nature, particularly its unique induction
- Inductions were similar to prologues, providing initial context and commentary
- Unlike typical inductions, this one introduces a comedy, a genre often needing little introduction
- The induction features meta-theatrical characters: a stage-keeper, a bookkeeper, and a scrivener
- These characters never appear again in the play, creating a unique dynamic
- The stage-keeper initially expresses disapproval of the play and the playwright
- The scrivener and bookkeeper chase the stage-keeper off stage
- The bookkeeper has the scrivener read a contract, outlining an agreement between the audience and the play:
- The audience has paid a small fee to see the play
- They are free to enjoy or dislike the production
- They shouldn't interpret the characters, events, or remarks too seriously
- The contract prepares audiences for a less-than-engrossing play, suggesting mediocrity rather than high drama
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