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In Oliver Goldsmith's play 'She Stoops to Conquer', how does the use of dramatic irony contribute to the central comedic conflict?
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- 1It reveals the true nature of the characters from the beginning, making the plot completely predictable.
- 2It creates humor and suspense as characters misunderstand each other's identities and environments.✓
- 3It serves primarily to highlight the tragic subtext of mistaken identities and familial alienation.
- 4It resolves the plot's primary confusions and misunderstandings early in the second act.
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It creates humor and suspense as characters misunderstand each other's identities and environments.
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