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What historical period was Congreve's play 'The Way of the World' written and performed in?
What historical period was Congreve's play 'The Way of the World' written and performed in?
What is a notable theme in 'The Way of the World' regarding female characters?
What is a notable theme in 'The Way of the World' regarding female characters?
What significant connection does Congreve draw between love and money in the play?
What significant connection does Congreve draw between love and money in the play?
In what type of comedy is 'The Way of the World' often classified as?
In what type of comedy is 'The Way of the World' often classified as?
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What significant event is related to King William III and Queen Mary mentioned in the text?
What significant event is related to King William III and Queen Mary mentioned in the text?
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Where did William Congreve grow up and meet Jonathan Swift?
Where did William Congreve grow up and meet Jonathan Swift?
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How many plays did William Congreve write between 1693-1700?
How many plays did William Congreve write between 1693-1700?
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'The Man of Mode, Or Sir Fopling Flutter' by George Etherege was first performed in what year?
'The Man of Mode, Or Sir Fopling Flutter' by George Etherege was first performed in what year?
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'The Way of the World' is often described as a sexual ___-of-manners.
'The Way of the World' is often described as a sexual ___-of-manners.
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'The Way of the World' is notable for its positive portrayal of ___ women.
'The Way of the World' is notable for its positive portrayal of ___ women.
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Who does Mirabell suspect has been twice duped by him?
Who does Mirabell suspect has been twice duped by him?
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What becomes clear during Mirabell's card game with Fainall?
What becomes clear during Mirabell's card game with Fainall?
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Who overhears Mrs. Fainall and Foible discussing a scheme in the play?
Who overhears Mrs. Fainall and Foible discussing a scheme in the play?
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Why does Fainall blackmail Lady Wishfort in the play?
Why does Fainall blackmail Lady Wishfort in the play?
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What move of Fainall is countered by Millamant in the play?
What move of Fainall is countered by Millamant in the play?
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What revelation by Mirabell causes Fainall to leave in great anger?
What revelation by Mirabell causes Fainall to leave in great anger?
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Why does Millamant accept Mirabell's proposal in the play?
Why does Millamant accept Mirabell's proposal in the play?
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'Jealousy, Deceit, and Intrigue' are important plot devices in the play, driving conflicts between characters. Who are the main characters involved in this competition of schemes?
'Jealousy, Deceit, and Intrigue' are important plot devices in the play, driving conflicts between characters. Who are the main characters involved in this competition of schemes?
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'Wits and Fools' is highlighted as a theme at the beginning of the play. What advice does Congreve suggest in the prologue regarding characterizing 'wits' and 'fools'?
'Wits and Fools' is highlighted as a theme at the beginning of the play. What advice does Congreve suggest in the prologue regarding characterizing 'wits' and 'fools'?
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Which character in the play is depicted as vengeful after overhearing insulting comments about themselves?
Which character in the play is depicted as vengeful after overhearing insulting comments about themselves?
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What is Mirabell's initial motivation for engineering Mrs. Fainall's marriage to Mr. Fainall?
What is Mirabell's initial motivation for engineering Mrs. Fainall's marriage to Mr. Fainall?
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Why did Fainall marry Mrs. Fainall?
Why did Fainall marry Mrs. Fainall?
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What was the financial situation regarding Millamant's fortune?
What was the financial situation regarding Millamant's fortune?
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Why did Mirabell contrive an elaborate scheme involving Waitwell and Lady Wishfort?
Why did Mirabell contrive an elaborate scheme involving Waitwell and Lady Wishfort?
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Who was Mirabell in love with after ending his affair with Mrs. Fainall?
Who was Mirabell in love with after ending his affair with Mrs. Fainall?
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What role did Waitwell play in Mirabell's scheme?
What role did Waitwell play in Mirabell's scheme?
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Why did Mirabell have to rescue Millamant from a misalliance?
Why did Mirabell have to rescue Millamant from a misalliance?
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What was the overall objective of Mirabell's plan involving Lady Wishfort?
What was the overall objective of Mirabell's plan involving Lady Wishfort?
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Why did Lady Wishfort misinterpret Mirabell's intentions as love?
Why did Lady Wishfort misinterpret Mirabell's intentions as love?
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Who controlled the other half of Millamant's fortune?
Who controlled the other half of Millamant's fortune?
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What motivated Mirabell to allow Waitwell to marry Foible?
What motivated Mirabell to allow Waitwell to marry Foible?
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Why does Sir Wilfull Witwoud wish to travel to France?
Why does Sir Wilfull Witwoud wish to travel to France?
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What is Witwoud's main personality trait that defines him as a character?
What is Witwoud's main personality trait that defines him as a character?
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How does Petulant attempt to establish his reputation as a ladies' man?
How does Petulant attempt to establish his reputation as a ladies' man?
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What role does Sir Rowland play in Mirabell's elaborate plan?
What role does Sir Rowland play in Mirabell's elaborate plan?
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What trait of Millamant stands out as making her seem cruel towards Mirabell at times?
What trait of Millamant stands out as making her seem cruel towards Mirabell at times?
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Who is described as a fashionable, intellectual, and clever man-about-town, popular with the ladies in the play?
Who is described as a fashionable, intellectual, and clever man-about-town, popular with the ladies in the play?
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Which character is depicted as sneaky, insecure, and traitorous in the play?
Which character is depicted as sneaky, insecure, and traitorous in the play?
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Who is Lady Wishfort's best friend, known for being cunning and manipulative in the play?
Who is Lady Wishfort's best friend, known for being cunning and manipulative in the play?
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Which character is described as a wealthy, old widow who tries to act younger than she is in the play?
Which character is described as a wealthy, old widow who tries to act younger than she is in the play?
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Who serves as Lady Wishfort's servant in the play?
Who serves as Lady Wishfort's servant in the play?
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Which character is Lady Wishfort's daughter and cousin to Millamant, Witwoud, and Sir Wilfull in the play?
Which character is Lady Wishfort's daughter and cousin to Millamant, Witwoud, and Sir Wilfull in the play?
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