Question

"She Stoops to Conquer" by Oliver Goldsmith is an example of:

• A. Sentimental Comedy
• B. Anti-sentimental comedy / Comedy of Manners
• C. Restoration Comedy
• D. Farce

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Anti-sentimental comedy / Comedy of Manners

• Combines wit and realism, mocking sentimental tropes.

• Restores humor and satire to English comedy.

• Focuses on mistaken identities and social satire.