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What is the main setting of Bartholomew Fair?
What is the main setting of Bartholomew Fair?
Who is the character that aspires to please Dame Purecraft?
Who is the character that aspires to please Dame Purecraft?
What comedic element does Johnson employ within Bartholomew Fair?
What comedic element does Johnson employ within Bartholomew Fair?
What does the character Adam Overdo intend to do in Bartholomew Fair?
What does the character Adam Overdo intend to do in Bartholomew Fair?
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What is a major theme present in Bartholomew Fair?
What is a major theme present in Bartholomew Fair?
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Who does the character Zeal-of-the-Land Busy represent in the play?
Who does the character Zeal-of-the-Land Busy represent in the play?
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What do Mr. Littlewit and his friends hope to achieve by attending Bartholomew Fair?
What do Mr. Littlewit and his friends hope to achieve by attending Bartholomew Fair?
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How does the play address audience criticism?
How does the play address audience criticism?
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What is a notable feature of Bartholomew Fair as a setting?
What is a notable feature of Bartholomew Fair as a setting?
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What significant event can be observed at Bartholomew Fair?
What significant event can be observed at Bartholomew Fair?
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What motivates Winwife's change in affections?
What motivates Winwife's change in affections?
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What role does Trouble-All play in the escape from jail?
What role does Trouble-All play in the escape from jail?
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How do the wives of Mr. Littlewit and Mr. Overdo become involved in questionable activities?
How do the wives of Mr. Littlewit and Mr. Overdo become involved in questionable activities?
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What incident occurs when Costard drops a basket of pears?
What incident occurs when Costard drops a basket of pears?
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What complaint is made against Mr. Busy?
What complaint is made against Mr. Busy?
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How does Mrs. Overdo contribute to the events during the puppet show?
How does Mrs. Overdo contribute to the events during the puppet show?
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What unconventional action does Mr. Overdo take during the puppet show?
What unconventional action does Mr. Overdo take during the puppet show?
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What false action does Quarlous take to marry Dame Purecraft?
What false action does Quarlous take to marry Dame Purecraft?
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What happens during the puppet show that causes a disruption?
What happens during the puppet show that causes a disruption?
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What is the final outcome for Winwife and Grace?
What is the final outcome for Winwife and Grace?
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Which character represents the theme of political hypocrisy in Bartholomew Fair?
Which character represents the theme of political hypocrisy in Bartholomew Fair?
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What is a major source of conflict among the male characters in Bartholomew Fair?
What is a major source of conflict among the male characters in Bartholomew Fair?
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How does the character Zeal-of-the-Land Busy behave in contrast to his puritanical teachings?
How does the character Zeal-of-the-Land Busy behave in contrast to his puritanical teachings?
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What type of deception is prevalent among characters in Bartholomew Fair?
What type of deception is prevalent among characters in Bartholomew Fair?
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Which action by Mr. Overdo reveals his true identity during the puppet show?
Which action by Mr. Overdo reveals his true identity during the puppet show?
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What consequence does Mr. Busy face for preaching without a license?
What consequence does Mr. Busy face for preaching without a license?
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What ironic critique does the courtship among the male characters represent?
What ironic critique does the courtship among the male characters represent?
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What incident reflects the chaotic environment of Bartholomew Fair?
What incident reflects the chaotic environment of Bartholomew Fair?
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Which group experiences a dramatic shift in their behavior at Bartholomew Fair due to a lack of supervision?
Which group experiences a dramatic shift in their behavior at Bartholomew Fair due to a lack of supervision?
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What role does theft play within the theme of social class in Bartholomew Fair?
What role does theft play within the theme of social class in Bartholomew Fair?
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What does Mr. Littlewit initially think about the marriage certificates he signs?
What does Mr. Littlewit initially think about the marriage certificates he signs?
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What strategy does Littlewit use to persuade Dame Purecraft to join them at the fair?
What strategy does Littlewit use to persuade Dame Purecraft to join them at the fair?
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Which character represents the voice of authority attempting to address moral decay at Bartholomew Fair?
Which character represents the voice of authority attempting to address moral decay at Bartholomew Fair?
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What is the stage manager's initial complaint about the play?
What is the stage manager's initial complaint about the play?
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How is Dame Purecraft's view on pigs altered during the discussion with Littlewit and his friends?
How is Dame Purecraft's view on pigs altered during the discussion with Littlewit and his friends?
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What does the accountant tell the audience regarding their ability to criticize the play?
What does the accountant tell the audience regarding their ability to criticize the play?
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What is Adam Overdo's disguise intended to achieve?
What is Adam Overdo's disguise intended to achieve?
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What trouble does Adam Overdo encounter while trying to stop a crime at the fair?
What trouble does Adam Overdo encounter while trying to stop a crime at the fair?
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What is the significance of Bartholomew Fair as a setting for the play?
What is the significance of Bartholomew Fair as a setting for the play?
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What role does Mr. Busy play in the plot dynamics with Dame Purecraft?
What role does Mr. Busy play in the plot dynamics with Dame Purecraft?
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How does Justice Overdo's disguise affect his authority?
How does Justice Overdo's disguise affect his authority?
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What theme does the chaotic structure of Bartholomew Fair emphasize?
What theme does the chaotic structure of Bartholomew Fair emphasize?
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What role does alcohol play in Bartholomew Fair?
What role does alcohol play in Bartholomew Fair?
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How does Jonson's portrayal of characters reflect on social class?
How does Jonson's portrayal of characters reflect on social class?
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What does Quarlous value most about being a fool?
What does Quarlous value most about being a fool?
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What can be inferred about the character Wasp based on his name?
What can be inferred about the character Wasp based on his name?
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What does Littlewit struggle with at the beginning of the play?
What does Littlewit struggle with at the beginning of the play?
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What does the character of Dame Purecraft represent in Bartholomew Fair?
What does the character of Dame Purecraft represent in Bartholomew Fair?
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What factor contributes to the characters' decisions during Bartholomew Fair?
What factor contributes to the characters' decisions during Bartholomew Fair?
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Which aspect of Jonson's writing is highlighted in Bartholomew Fair?
Which aspect of Jonson's writing is highlighted in Bartholomew Fair?
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