Bartholomew Fair Overview
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What is the main setting of Bartholomew Fair?

  • A popular summer fair in London (correct)
  • A royal court
  • A rural farm
  • A family estate
  • Who is the character that aspires to please Dame Purecraft?

  • Quarlous
  • Mr. Busy
  • Mr. John Littlewit (correct)
  • Adam Overdo
  • What comedic element does Johnson employ within Bartholomew Fair?

  • Meta-commentary on playwriting (correct)
  • Direct audience interaction
  • Tragic love stories
  • Complex plot twists
  • What does the character Adam Overdo intend to do in Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>Disguise himself to restore order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major theme present in Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>Social commentary on Jacobean society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the character Zeal-of-the-Land Busy represent in the play?

    <p>A Puritan suitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Mr. Littlewit and his friends hope to achieve by attending Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>To watch a puppet show</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the play address audience criticism?

    <p>It requires a financial relation to criticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable feature of Bartholomew Fair as a setting?

    <p>It attracts all social classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event can be observed at Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>Public executions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates Winwife's change in affections?

    <p>He is searching for a wife.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Trouble-All play in the escape from jail?

    <p>He fights with the guards, allowing for an escape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the wives of Mr. Littlewit and Mr. Overdo become involved in questionable activities?

    <p>They are registered as sex workers by a pimp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incident occurs when Costard drops a basket of pears?

    <p>Others steal from him while he's distracted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complaint is made against Mr. Busy?

    <p>He is preaching without a license.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mrs. Overdo contribute to the events during the puppet show?

    <p>She becomes ill and embarrasses Mr. Overdo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unconventional action does Mr. Overdo take during the puppet show?

    <p>He reveals that he is actually a police officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What false action does Quarlous take to marry Dame Purecraft?

    <p>He forges a wedding certification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the puppet show that causes a disruption?

    <p>Mr. Overdo interrupts with complaints about morality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final outcome for Winwife and Grace?

    <p>Winwife successfully marries Grace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character represents the theme of political hypocrisy in Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>Mr. Overdo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major source of conflict among the male characters in Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>Competing for women’s affections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the character Zeal-of-the-Land Busy behave in contrast to his puritanical teachings?

    <p>He indulges in pleasures at the fair.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of deception is prevalent among characters in Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>False accusations and lies about intentions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action by Mr. Overdo reveals his true identity during the puppet show?

    <p>He declares himself a police officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence does Mr. Busy face for preaching without a license?

    <p>He is thrown in the stocks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ironic critique does the courtship among the male characters represent?

    <p>The superficial nature of courtly love.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incident reflects the chaotic environment of Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>Trouble-All's fight with the guards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group experiences a dramatic shift in their behavior at Bartholomew Fair due to a lack of supervision?

    <p>The wives of Mr. Littlewit and Mr. Overdo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does theft play within the theme of social class in Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>It demonstrates that everyone, regardless of class, can be a victim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Littlewit initially think about the marriage certificates he signs?

    <p>They are merely formalities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy does Littlewit use to persuade Dame Purecraft to join them at the fair?

    <p>He claims she will dislike Jews by eating pig.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character represents the voice of authority attempting to address moral decay at Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>Adam Overdo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stage manager's initial complaint about the play?

    <p>There is no great romance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Dame Purecraft's view on pigs altered during the discussion with Littlewit and his friends?

    <p>She is persuaded to eat ham despite initially calling pigs unclean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the accountant tell the audience regarding their ability to criticize the play?

    <p>Their criticism must reflect the ticket price they paid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Adam Overdo's disguise intended to achieve?

    <p>To present himself as a nobleman.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trouble does Adam Overdo encounter while trying to stop a crime at the fair?

    <p>He is mistaken for a thief himself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Bartholomew Fair as a setting for the play?

    <p>It represents social and political realities of the time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Mr. Busy play in the plot dynamics with Dame Purecraft?

    <p>He serves as a love rival to Littlewit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Justice Overdo's disguise affect his authority?

    <p>Nobody recognizes him, leading to a loss of respect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme does the chaotic structure of Bartholomew Fair emphasize?

    <p>Indulgence and debauchery in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does alcohol play in Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>It leads to diminished inhibitions and increased debauchery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Jonson's portrayal of characters reflect on social class?

    <p>Social classes converge and are similarly corrupted by debauchery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Quarlous value most about being a fool?

    <p>The opportunity to deliver honest truths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the character Wasp based on his name?

    <p>He is small but poses a threat to others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Littlewit struggle with at the beginning of the play?

    <p>Finding a suitable husband for his mother-in-law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the character of Dame Purecraft represent in Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>A contrasting example to the debauchery of the fair.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to the characters' decisions during Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>The chaotic environment fostering impulsive actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Jonson's writing is highlighted in Bartholomew Fair?

    <p>The complexity of lower-class characters and their plots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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