Q: In Dryden's Essay of Dramatic Poesy Neander speaks for:
a) Modern English Dramatists
b) Middle Greek Dramatists
c) Romantic English Dramatists
d) Ancient Greek Dramatists
Correct answer: a) Modern English Dramatists
Essay of Dramatic Poesy by Dryden
Neander speaks in favour of the Modern English Dramatists. He is critical of the rigid rules of dramas and favours rhyme. Neander who is a spokesperson of Dryden, argues that ‘tragic-comedy’ is the best form for a play because it is closer to life in which emotions are heightened by mirth and sadness. He also finds subplots as an integral part to enrich a play. He finds single action in French dramas to be rather inadequate since it so often has a narrowing and cramping effect. Neander gives his palm to the violation of the three unities because it leads to the variety in the English plays. Dryden argues against neo-classical critics.
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