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Morality in Theatre Critics and Public Response
A critic laments stage immorality and its effects on society, blaming melodrama for vice and deception. The piece cites plays and writers like Homer, Pope, and contemporary managers, arguing that venal motives corrupt audiences and lead to social decay, urging reform of theatrical practices and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dealer
Valentine
Markwell
Lord Foppington
Steel
Addison
Indiana
Vicé
Satan
Kendrick
Goldmith
Amelia
Freeport
Lady Alton
Mr. Spatter