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Title: The Contrast
Note: Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Contrast" by Royall Tyler is a comedy written in the late 18th century. As one of the first American plays to gain attention, it provides a glimpse into the social dynamics and cultural attitudes of its time, particularly in New York City. The play revolves around themes of love and marriage, featuring characters such as the satirical Colonel Manly and the seemingly frivolous Dimple, as well as other young women navigating the complexities of desire and societal expectations. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Charlotte and Letitia, discussing the latest fashions and gossip in a light-hearted manner. Various characters are introduced, including Maria, who is torn between her duty to her father and her lack of affection for her intended husband, Mr. Dimple. Charlotte’s brother, Colonel Manly, contrasts sharply with the other characters through his serious demeanor and moral perspective, setting the stage for a clash between duty, societal expectations, and personal desire that unfolds throughout the comedy. The opening establishes the playful, yet critical essence of the narrative and introduces the contrasting values that will be explored in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tyler, Royall, 1757-1826
Editor: Moses, Montrose Jonas, 1878-1934
EBook No.: 29228
Published: Jun 26, 2009
Downloads: 346
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: American drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Contrast
Note: Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Starner, Brownfox and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Contrast" by Royall Tyler is a comedy written in the late 18th century. As one of the first American plays to gain attention, it provides a glimpse into the social dynamics and cultural attitudes of its time, particularly in New York City. The play revolves around themes of love and marriage, featuring characters such as the satirical Colonel Manly and the seemingly frivolous Dimple, as well as other young women navigating the complexities of desire and societal expectations. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Charlotte and Letitia, discussing the latest fashions and gossip in a light-hearted manner. Various characters are introduced, including Maria, who is torn between her duty to her father and her lack of affection for her intended husband, Mr. Dimple. Charlotte’s brother, Colonel Manly, contrasts sharply with the other characters through his serious demeanor and moral perspective, setting the stage for a clash between duty, societal expectations, and personal desire that unfolds throughout the comedy. The opening establishes the playful, yet critical essence of the narrative and introduces the contrasting values that will be explored in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tyler, Royall, 1757-1826
Editor: Moses, Montrose Jonas, 1878-1934
EBook No.: 29228
Published: Jun 26, 2009
Downloads: 346
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: American drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.