In the Essay of Dramatick Poesie, Dryden is represented by Neander. What does Neander mean?
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A.
New hope
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B.
New man
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C.
New ideas
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D.
New logic
Correct Answer:
B. New man
Explanation:
The correct answer is New man. In John Dryden’s An Essay of Dramatic Poesy, the character Neander serves as a spokesperson for Dryden himself. The name Neander is derived from Greek, where neo means new and andros means man. This choice of name symbolizes Dryden’s role as a modern critic and his status as a newcomer to the gentry, entitling him to debate literary principles on equal footing with his peers. Therefore, Neander represents the new man or the voice of the modern English dramatist.
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