She Stoops to Conquer

The theme of She Stoops to Conquer is the struggle between social classes and the challenges faced by individuals in navigating these complexities. The play explores the tensions between the aristocracy and the middle class, as well as the gender roles and expectations placed on men and women during this time period. Through the characters of Tony Lumpkin and Mariana, the play highlights the difficulties of social climbing and the consequences of failing to meet societal standards. The play also touches on themes of love, identity, and the power dynamics between characters.

By Oliver Goldsmith · First published 1773 · Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance · 6 chapters · 28,808 words

First lines

DRAMATIS PERSONAE. MEN. SIR CHARLES MARLOW Mr. Gardner. YOUNG MARLOW (His Son) Mr. Lee Lewes. HARDCASTLE Mr. Shuter. HASTINGS Mr. Dubellamy. TONY LUMPKIN Mr. Quick. DIGGORY Mr. Saunders. WOMEN. MRS. HARDCASTLE Mrs. Green. MISS HARDCASTLE Mrs. Bulkley. MISS NEVILLE Mrs. Kniveton. MAID Miss Williams. LANDLORD, SERVANTS, Etc. Etc.

Enter MRS. HARDCASTLE and MR. HARDCASTLE.

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• Work type: Play
• Author: Oliver Goldsmith
• Date: 1773 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Satire, Historical Fiction
• Length: 28,808 words
• Structure: 6 chapters, 901 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Comedy — The narrative primarily revolves around witty dialogues, humorous misunderstandings, and comic plot twists, befitting the comedy genre.
• Drama — The story presents various dramatic events and situations concerning societal norms and human behavior, which showcase traits of the drama genre.
• Romance — There is a prevalent plot of romantic pursuit and misunderstandings, suggesting traits of the romance genre.
• Satire — The narrative often employs sarcasm and humor to critique and mock social customs and behaviors, indicating elements of satire.

Tags

comedy · restoration · theater · romance · mistaken identity · social class · courtship · family · deception · humor · satire · gender roles

Contents

• A Chamber in an old-fashioned House
• An old-fashioned House
• SCENE I
• SCENE I
• SCENE I
• An Alehouse Room. Several shabby Fellows with punch and tobacco. TONY at the head of the table, a little higher than the rest, a mallet in his hand

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• The Traveller or a Prospect of Society (1770)
• The Deserted Village (1770)
• Lyrical and Miscellaneous Pieces (1765)
• On a Beautiful Youth Struck Blind with Lightning (1761)
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