General Notes on Restoration and 18c Drama
From S’s class’s review session:
Over-arching themes of the course:
Transition from good nature as a desirable personality trait – you could chart the progression from Man of Mode to She Stoops to Conquer
Wit to sentimentality – any of the early plays to the London Merchant or School for Scandal
Wit (humor based on words) to farce (humor based on stage antics)
Affectation is a big theme: how is Marlowe’s attempt to play the part of the ladies’ man different from Sir Fopling Flutter?
The disappearance of the rake – who replaces the rake once he’s gone?
How does satire come up? Who is the object of satire? How is satire being used?
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