Question

What was Jeremy Collier’s criticism of Restoration Comedy?

• A. It lacked intellectual depth and was merely superficial.
• B. It was immoral and indecent
• C. It was unoriginal, heavily imitating French dramatic conventions.
• D. It promoted class divisions and mocked the lower classes.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It was immoral and indecent

• In his book A Short View of the Immorality and Profaneness of the English Stage, Collier condemned its lack of morals.

• He attacked its sexual content, disrespect for clergy, and vulgarity.

• This criticism led to a decline in popularity of such plays.