Question

Steele’s play The Conscious Lovers is an example of:

• A. A Restoration comedy
• B. A sentimental comedy
• C. A historical drama
• D. A tragedy

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A sentimental comedy

• Last and most successful comedy, The Conscious Lovers (1722)—one of the most popular plays of the century and perhaps the best example of English sentimental comedy.

• The Conscious Lovers, which is based loosely on Andria, or The Woman of Andros, a comedy by ancient Roman playwright Terence, is an explicitly moral comedy, following characters that are rewarded for their uprightness: Bevil Jr.

• Family loyalty is a major theme in the play. Bevil isn't willing to marry Indiana because his father doesn't agree with the marriage. Sir John, his father, is important to him even though his decree is keeping Bevil from marrying the young woman he loves. In the same token, Indiana is loyal to her father, Mr.