Q: There are four interlocutors in Dryden's Essay of Dramatic Poesy. Which of them represents Dryden?
a) Neander
b) Crites
c) Eugenius
d) Lisideius
Correct answer: a) Neander
Neander Drama
Neander contradicts Lisideius’ arguments favouring the superiority of French drama. He talks about the greatness of Elizabethans. It fulfils the drama’s requirement i.e. imitation of life. French drama raises perfection but it has no soul or emotions as it primarily focuses on the plot. For Neander, tragicomedy is the best form of drama, Both sadness as well as joy. He believes that subplots enrich the drama. This French drama has a single plot. Neander speaks for Dryden himself. He argues against neo-classical critics. Since nobody speaks in rhyme in real life. He supports the use of blank verse in drama and the use of rhyme in serious plays is justifiable in place of the blank verse.
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