What is the title of Jonson's 1598 play?
The Merchant of Venice
Every Man in His Humour
As You Like It
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Answer
The play "Every Man in His Humour" by Ben Jonson, published in 1598, effectively employs the concept of "humours" to depict various human character traits and behaviors. Through a series of comical situations and interactions among a diverse cast of characters, Jonson explores the idea that individuals are often driven by their dominant personality traits, leading to humorous and sometimes absurd consequences.
Exploring the Wit and Wisdom of Ben Jonson: A Literary Challenge
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