 Support the Monkey! Tell All your Friends and Teachers |
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Support the Monkey! Tell All your Friends and Teachers |
Table of Contents Themes Major Theme The major theme is indicated by Congreve in the title itself. The phrase, the way of the world, indicates that life is filled with unsavory and sordid facts and humorous follies, even in the proper eighteenth-century society depicted in the play. Minor Themes Several minor Themes pervade the play. There is the romantic theme of the hero who proves his worth and finally wins the fair heroine. The importance of money to matters of love is another theme that is developed. The play also provides a positive picture of youth, in comparison to age.
Mood As the play focuses on the exposure of follies, the mood is tinged with satire. Even though the play ends happily, a feeling of uncertainty predominates most of the action, and the villainy of the antagonists even creates moments of darkness in the play. Table of Contents | |
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