Which of the following statements are true of the comedy of manners? 1. New Comedy in Greek was the…
Statements 1 and 2 are true: Greek New Comedy is a precursor of comedy of manners, and Moliere practised the form. The Conscious Lovers is a sentimental comedy, so statement…
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Which of the following statements are true of the comedy of manners?
1. New Comedy in Greek was the forerunner of comedy of manners.
2. Moliere was a practitioner of comedy of manners in the 17th century.
3. Sir Richard Steele's The Conscious Lovers is an example of the comedy of manners.
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Correct answer B
Statements 1 and 2 are true: Greek New Comedy is a precursor of comedy of manners, and Moliere practised the form. The Conscious Lovers is a sentimental comedy, so statement 3 is false.
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