To what extent are Mrs. Loveit and Harriet a new type of woman in The Man of Mode? Mrs. Loveit does not simply let go of Dorimant but seeks out Flutter’s assistance, even though she hates him. She leaves on her own, cursing the rest of the play. Harriet refuses Dorimant’s advances until the end of the play. Both women act without the consent of men and seem independent. As such, does this play herald a new beginning of “woman” in this time period?
Is Man of Mode typical of restoration drama? Is the superficial subjects, numerous characters of “ill-repute” and “whorish” nature standard? Just wondering…
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