The Way of the World

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Drama | William Congreve

Discuss Congreve's Use of Wit and Humour in “The Way of the World.”

Discuss Congreve's use of wit and humour in “The Way of the World.” William Congreve's  (1670-1729) “The Way of the World” (1700) is a funny and clever play. He uses wit and humour...
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Significance of the Proviso Scene in The Way of the World.

Discuss the significance of the proviso scene. Or, ‘The proviso scene between Mirabell and Millamant serves the dual purpose of providing fun and defining the basis of a harmoniou...
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How Does Congreve Satirize the Contemporary Society in “The Way of the World?”

How does Congreve satirize the contemporary aristocratic English society in “The Way of the World?” William Congreve (1670-1729) was an English playwright, satirist, poet, and Whig...
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