Sentimental Comedies in the 18th Century

What was the main goal of sentimental comedies in the 18th century?

• To make people cry

• To teach people how to be good and make right choices

• To showcase historical events

• To promote political ideas

Which of the following is a key feature of sentimental comedy?

• Bad characters always win

• Stories end with a tragic event

• Good characters always win in the end

• The plays focus on political themes

Who wrote "The Conscious Lovers"?

• William Shakespeare

• Richard Steele

• Christopher Marlowe

• Ben Jonson

What is a common ending for many sentimental comedies?

• A tragic death

• A happy marriage

• A political revolution

• A mysterious disappearance

What was the main purpose of bourgeois tragedies?

• To make people laugh

• To teach important life lessons

• To entertain with music

• To showcase historical events

Who wrote "The London Merchant"?

• William Shakespeare

• George Lillo

• David Garrick

• Christopher Marlowe

What was the Licensing Act of 1737?

• A law allowing all theaters to perform any play

• A law restricting theaters to perform only musical shows

• A law allowing only two theaters in London to perform plays with speaking parts

• A law banning all theater performances

How did acting styles change according to the text?

• Actors became more dramatic and over-the-top

• Actors started using more props

• Actors performed in a more natural way

• Actors stopped using costumes

What improvements were made in theater design?

• Theaters became smaller

• Lighting improved with lamps and colored effects

• Sets became less detailed

• Costumes became less historically accurate

What was a significant change in English theater during the 18th century?

• It focused more on making people laugh.

• It started to teach moral lessons and show everyday lives.

• It became less popular among people.

• It only featured historical events.