Does Gay give the reader a different understanding of the hypocrisies of the aristocratic 18th century gentleman, parodied by the outlaw gang?Explain
In The Beggar’s Opera, romanticism is a resource only for those who know nothing of reality. The play itself moves from benign to vicious images, from unself-conscious, romantic, and conventional to a more cynical and analytical use of the same sort of material. At first, Polly epitomizes ignorance and innocence. As the play progresses, do […]