English Language · English Literature
Samuel Johnson's defense of Shakespeare's violation of the dramatic unities reflects his critical belief that:
- 1Neo-classical rules are completely absolute in nature.
- 2Audience pleasure and natural representation override mechanical rules.✓
- 3Modern drama must completely imitate classical Greek models.
- 4Tragedy strictly requires the preservation of poetic justice over reality.
Correct answer
Audience pleasure and natural representation override mechanical rules.
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