Question

What societal issue does the prologue critique?

• A. Class struggle and inequality
• B. Gossip and rumor-mongering
• C. Corruption in politics
• D. Environmental degradation

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Gossip and rumor-mongering

• The prologue critiques gossip and rumor-mongering, highlighting how society is saturated with these behaviors.

• It humorously points out that people love to laugh at gossip about others in newspapers but become indignant when they themselves are the target.

• This theme sets the stage for the play's exploration of the destructive nature of scandal and the hypocrisy surrounding it.

• The prologue frames the play as a satirical critique of a society obsessed with spreading and consuming rumors.