Day 5

The Alchemist (Jonson) Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

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    What factors contribute to the rapid unraveling of the plot? How do Face's various tactics to deceive Lovewit, such as lying, invoking the plague, and claiming Dapper's voice is a spirit, reflect the desperation of the situation?

    After an intensely built-up storyline, the plot of The Alchemist unravels in mere minutes, culminating with the unexpected arrival of Lovewit, which Face's improvisational skills cannot adequately explain. Face employs various tactics to deceive Lovewit; however, Lovewit displays a wisdom that surpasses the gulls in the play, piecing together the truth in a way that eludes many other characters. His logical thinking throughout this scene...

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