Sir roger de coverley at the theatre

Sir roger de coverley at the theatre by Joseph Addison. published in Spectator no.335

1. Sir Roger de C overley at the Theatre Joseph Addison Mrs. T.a.Kavitha ., M.A., M.A., M.PHIL., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH(SF) V.V.VANNIPERUMAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN VIRUDHUNAGAR

2. Joseph Addison Born – 1672 – 1719 Essayist & Satirist New style of prose Periodical – The Spectator , with Richard Steele

3. Spectator no.335

4. Sir Roger want to see the Tragedy play of Distress Mother Since 20 years he didn’t see any play Last he saw the Church of England comedy –”COMMITTEE” Hector – a brave man Night time is dangerous – play end in night - MOHOCKS Norfolk Street

5. Sir Roger is the old fox hunter Captain Sentry – tomorrow night Sir Roger house at 4 o’clock John 4 Wheeler mended Same sword – Battle of Steenkirk Went to play house - coach – Roger , Knight, Narrator, Captain, Butler & servants.

6. First - Play house was full Sat middle of the row Candle Burned PYRRHUS – first character to enter

7. CHARACTERS IN THE PLAY Pyrrhus Hermione Orestes Andromache Hector ghost

8. Knight – did not believe the king of France Concerned for Andromache Widow’s refusal to love proposal – 3 rd ACT 4 th ACT –Hector’s Ghost Captain – asked not to command Climax – Andromach kills herself Pyrrus feel sorry about his mistake

9. Spectator club friends are the last to leave the theatre With satisfaction – tragedy is good Drops Sir Roger at his house safely

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