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What tone is established in the preamble of Jonson's play?
What tone is established in the preamble of Jonson's play?
Which of the following best describes Jonson's attitude towards criticism in his plays?
Which of the following best describes Jonson's attitude towards criticism in his plays?
What key theme does Jonson focus on in Bartholomew Fair?
What key theme does Jonson focus on in Bartholomew Fair?
How long is the shared experience expected to last according to the contract prepared for the audience?
How long is the shared experience expected to last according to the contract prepared for the audience?
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What role do the audience, actors, and playwright play according to the structure of the play?
What role do the audience, actors, and playwright play according to the structure of the play?
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Study Notes
Jonson's ironic tone
- Jonson is criticized by a stage-keeper
- The stage-keeper is considered low-class
- Jonson acknowledges the audience, actors and playwright all share in the experience
- Jonson prepares the audience with a "contract"
- Jonson makes sociality the central focus of the play
- Sociality is a theme in Bartholomew Fair and Jonson's other works
Contract with audience
- The contract is presented in the play's preamble
- The contract acknowledges the audience as participants in the performance
- The play lasts for three hours
- The contract turns the focus of the play on sociality
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Explore the nuances of Jonson's ironic tone and how it focuses on sociality in plays like Bartholomew Fair. This quiz investigates the concept of the audience's 'contract' presented in the play's preamble, shaping their experience as participants. Test your understanding of these key themes and their significance in Jonson's works.
