Question

Who is known for the Comedy of Humours, which influenced Comedy of Manners?

• A. William Shakespeare
• B. Ben Jonson
• C. Christopher Marlowe
• D. Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Ben Jonson

• Ben Jonson’s Every Man in His Humour is a precursor to Comedy of Manners.

• His characters are driven by a dominant 'humour' or trait.

• This type-based character writing later appears in Restoration comedy.