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What was the focus of the new type of theatre that emerged after the abolition of Puritan laws?
What was the focus of the new type of theatre that emerged after the abolition of Puritan laws?
Who influenced the Comedy of Manners?
Who influenced the Comedy of Manners?
Who replaced boys in taking female roles in Restoration plays?
Who replaced boys in taking female roles in Restoration plays?
Study Notes
- Abolition of Puritan laws led to a more decadent cultural climate for upper classes.
- Theatres reopened in 1660 and a new type of theatre began.
- The new theatre was lighter in tone and focused on sophisticated social comedy.
- Comedy of Manners was influenced by French, Italian, and Spanish plays.
- Restoration plays were restricted to upper-class audiences.
- Restoration plays emphasized wit and elegance of speech.
- The finest examples of Restoration plays showed the human situation under the mask of sophistication.
- Theatres were roofed, sets were painted, and stage lighting improved.
- Women actors replaced boys who had taken female roles in Shakespeare's day.
- William Congreve was one of the greatest practitioners of comedies in the Restoration period.
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"Step into the world of Restoration theatre with our quiz! Test your knowledge on the decadent cultural climate of the upper classes, the emergence of a new type of theatre, and the influence of French, Italian, and Spanish plays on the Comedy of Manners. Discover the emphasis on wit and elegance of speech, the human situation under the mask of sophistication, and the improvements in theatre technology. Can you name one of the greatest practitioners of Restoration comedies? Take the quiz and find out!"
