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What is the central theme of Congreve's play, The Way of the World?
What is the central theme of Congreve's play, The Way of the World?
- The fading of youth and beauty
- The concept of a 'good' marriage (correct)
- The symbolism of society's order and health
- The exploration of pain and suffering
What is the spirit in which the play's language and style are rooted?
What is the spirit in which the play's language and style are rooted?
- Enlightenment
- Romanticism
- Restoration (correct)
- Victorianism
What do the character names symbolize in the play?
What do the character names symbolize in the play?
- Their occupation
- Their physical appearance
- Their personality traits (correct)
- Their social status
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Study Notes
- Congreve's play, The Way of the World, explores the concept of a 'good' marriage.
- The novel reflects the view that marriage symbolizes the order and health of society.
- The play's language and style are rooted in the spirit of the Restoration.
- The play features verbal humor and amusing minor characters.
- Character names are symbolic of their personality traits.
- The play also explores pain and suffering beneath the humor.
- Lady Wishfort realizes her youth and beauty have faded.
- Mrs. Marwood feels bitter and defeated.
- The play was written in the late 17th century.
- Marriage is a central theme in the novel.
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