Bartholomew Fair Overview

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A popular four-day summer retreat in London, attracting people from all walks of life, from the wealthy to the poor.

A 16th-century English playwright known for his play "Bartholomew Fair."

A comedy play by Ben Jonson that satirizes various characters and aspects of London society.

The period of English history from 1603 to 1625, during which King James I reigned.

A would-be playwright and notary in Jonson's play, known for his schemes and ambitions.

A wealthy Puritan widow in Jonson's play, involved in romantic pursuits.

A character involved in romantic interest with Dame Purecraft, showcasing Puritan principles.

A commentary on the playwriting itself, sometimes questioning the nature of theatre.

A police officer in the play who criticizes the moral decline of society.

A form of public punishment, a part of the Bartholomew Fair experience.

Winwife abandons Dame Purecraft for Grace Welborn, leading to a conflict with Quarlous.

Quarlous, a supposed friend of Winwife, also desires Grace Welborn, causing a dispute with Winwife over her.

The wives of Mr. Littlewit and Mr. Overdo, without supervision, engage in questionable activities at the fair.

Ursula suffers a hot sausage water burn on her leg due to Mr.Littlewit's carelessness.

Costard's dropped belongings invite others to steal his purse and sword due to his vulnerability.

Mr. Busy is arrested for preaching in the streets without a license, joining Mr. Overdo in confinement.

Trouble-All, a madman, creates chaos, allowing the previously imprisoned people to escape.

The puppet show, led by Lant Leatherhead, depicts characters in inappropriate attire, particularly Mrs. Overdo and Mrs. Littlewit playing prostitutes.

Quarlous impersonates Trouble-All and fabricates a marriage license for himself and Dame Purecraft.

Mr. Overdo, disguised as a doorman, exposes the immorality of the show and reveals his true identity as a police officer, reporting the crimes witnessed at the fair.

A London summer event including a puppet show and public executions

A comedy set at Bartholomew Fair, commenting on London society

A playwright who schemes to gain favor with a wealthy widow

A wealthy widow involved in romantic entanglements at Bartholomew Fair

A character with strong Puritan views seeking Dame Purecraft

A police officer critiquing societal decline, disguised at the fair

Commentary on the play itself, in 'Bartholomew Fair'

A public punishment part of activities held at Bartholomew Fair

Audience criticism based on the price paid for play tickets

Historical period (1603-1625) during King James I reign

Characters often act against their claimed virtues, like Zeal-of-the-Land Busy.

Theft is a recurring theme, affecting characters across social classes.

Men compete for women, prioritizing winning over genuine affection.

Characters constantly deceive each other, seeking superiority.

Disguises are extensively employed in many plot lines.

Winwife abandons Dame Purecraft for Grace Welborn.

Quarlous also wants Grace, creating conflict with Winwife.

Mr. Littlewit and Mr. Overdo's wives act without supervision.

Ursula is burned by hot sausage water due to carelessness.

Costard's dropped belongings lead to theft from vulnerability.

Overdo disguises himself as a fool at the fair to observe and punish sin, but this disguise reveals his own corruption.

The fair showcases excessive indulgence in alcohol, sex, and other pleasures, contrasting with the puritanical values of Jacobean society.

A genre of comedy focusing on lower-class characters in London, often used to create complicated plots.

Littlewit is anxious about securing a proper husband for his mother-in-law, highlighting the play's focus on social pressures.

Quarlous is a witty but immoral character who frequently speaks the truth and enjoys debauchery.

Wasp is a character with a quick temper, warned against by Littlewit.

Jonson uses evocative names (e.g., Littlewit, Overdo) to subtly suggest characters' personalities and flaws.

Bartholomew Fair brings together different social classes, showing how they interact and are affected by the fair's atmosphere.

Overdo's power as a justice figure disappears once he removes his disguise, highlighting the superficiality of social hierarchies.

Quarlous's attempts to deceive others, like forging a marriage license, reflect the play's theme of morality and deceit.