
The Twin-Rivals
'The Twin-Rivals' Summary
George Farquhar's The Twin-Rivals is a hilarious comedy of manners that follows the story of two sets of twins, the Constant brothers and the Elderwoods, as they navigate the world of love and marriage in London.
The Constant brothers are identical twins who are both in love with the same woman, Aurelia. The Elderwoods are fraternal twins who are very different from each other: Elderwood Senior is a rake, while Elderwood Junior is a scholar.
The play opens with Elderwood Senior and Younger Woudbee (one of the Constant brothers) planning to elope with Aurelia. However, their plans are foiled by Elderwood Junior, who mistakes Aurelia for his brother's beloved and tells her that he is in love with her.
Meanwhile, Elderwood Senior has disguised himself as his brother in order to win Aurelia's love. This leads to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mistaken identities.
The play also features a subplot involving Mandrake, a fortune hunter who is trying to marry Aurelia's wealthy aunt, Constance. Mandrake is aided by his servant, Subtleman, who is a master of disguise.
In the end, love triumphs over all. Elderwood Senior wins Aurelia's love, and Younger Woudbee finds love with Constance. Mandrake and Subtleman are exposed for the frauds that they are.
Essence and Spirit of the Book
The essence and spirit of The Twin-Rivals is one of love, laughter, and the power of mistaken identity. Farquhar's play is a celebration of the human condition, with all its flaws and imperfections.
Farquhar also uses his play to satirize the social conventions of his time. He mocks the hypocrisy of the upper class and the greed of the lower class. However, he does so with a light touch and a sense of humor.
Conclusion
The Twin-Rivals is a classic work of English literature that is sure to entertain and delight readers of all ages. Farquhar's play is a must-read for fans of comedy, manners, and mistaken identity.
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George Farquhar
Irish
George Farquhar was an Irish dramatist. He is noted for his contributions to late Restoration comedy, particularly for his plays The Constant Couple (1699), The Recruiting Officer (1706) and The Beaux...
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