Johnson, in his essay, interprets and expresses the types of characters he thinks make a play good or bad by the following lines.
“A play in which the wicked prosper, and the virtuous miscarry may doubtless be good, because it is a just representation of the common events of human life; but since all reasonable beings naturally love justice, I cannot easily be persuaded, that the observation of justice makes a play worse; or, that if other excellencies are equal, the audience will not always rise better pleased from the final triumph of persecuted virtue.”
What aspect is reflected here ?
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A.
Linguistic
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B.
Interpretative
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C.
Comparative
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D.
Structural
Correct Answer:
B. Interpretative
Explanation:
In these passages, Johnson conveys his perspective on the characteristics that contribute to a play's quality, showcasing his interpretive viewpoint. Therefore, option (b) is the correct choice.
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