She Stoops to Conquer Group at eNotes

Although the phrase "stoop to conquer" is used quite commonly without...

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:12:39 PST

Although the phrase "stoop to conquer" is used quite commonly without any negative connotations, the word "stoop" by itself does denote some kind of an unworthy behaviour. In general, it is wrong to to accept injustice, and hence indignities, without protests. In this sense it may be considered unworthy behavior, but it may be pardonable, or even honourable, when conducted in the interest of achieving some noble cause such as a national cause,...

Here's a different way to interpret this interesting supposition....

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:20:19 PST

Here's a different way to interpret this interesting supposition. Parents and teachers "stoop to conquer" all the time! Not in the sense of forfeiting one's integrity, which should never be done, but in the sense of coming down to someone else's level of understanding and experience in order to communicate effectively. Explaining why it gets dark at night to a three-year-old, for instance, requires some serious stooping. Sometimes teachers do...

I think that there is much to discuss on it. If "stooping" down means...

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:13:00 PST

I think that there is much to discuss on it. If "stooping" down means a sacrifice of one's dignity, then I believe that there are some serious questions. Is the victory worth the cost? This is an individual decision. Naturally, we can say that human dignity is the most important element and no decision should be made where this is sacrificed. Yet, we are amazed with the decisions of those who sought victory at any cost. ...

STOOP AND WIN

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:19:50 PST

STOOP AND WIN

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Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:19:11 PST

TO WIN SOMETHING MUCH CHERISHED U HAVE TO BE DETERMINED TO ACHIEVE IT AND SOMETIMES ONE HAS TO DROOP OR COME DOWN TO A LOWER POSITION FIRST , DOES THE WORD STOOP MEAN IT? COME JOIN

David Garrick, the writer of this prologue, was one (if not THE) most...

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:55:30 PST

David Garrick, the writer of this prologue, was one (if not THE) most famous actor and producer of his time. He wrote this prologue as a satire, where the character "Mr. Woodward" would be in mourning, "because comedy is dead", and so they are hoping that Goldsmith's play would make him laugh again. Point in case where he says: Excuse me, sirs, I pray—I can't yet speak— I'm crying now—and have been all the week. "'Tis...

Could you please explain the prologue of "She Stoops to Conquer"?

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:58:25 PST

Could you please explain the prologue of "She Stoops to Conquer"?

What are the important questions of She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver...

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:57:29 PST

What are the important questions of She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith?

speak about Tony and his role in she stoops to conquer.

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:59:59 PST

speak about Tony and his role in she stoops to conquer.

complete answer regarding she stoops to conquer by goldsmith as an...

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 08:38:29 PST

complete answer regarding she stoops to conquer by goldsmith as an antisentimental comedy.....

Can you compare between She Stoops to Conquer and The Rivals?

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 11:10:33 PST

Can you compare between She Stoops to Conquer and The Rivals?

How is the theme of Country vs. City developed in the play?

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:33:28 PST

How is the theme of Country vs. City developed in the play?

Marlow and Hastings are both "unsuitable suitors" but in...

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 07:07:56 PST

Marlow and Hastings are both "unsuitable suitors" but in different ways. Marlow is the more honest of the two but incurably bashful and awkward around women. His good looks and scolarly bent don't tempt Kate because she considers he has the makings of a jealous husband. Hastings, the more jovial and colourful character of the two, has more posh and charm but lacks the moral virtues of his friend. He is willing to resort to deceit if...

Compare the rivals in "She Stoops to Conquer."

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 06:05:30 PST

Compare the rivals in "She Stoops to Conquer."

Godsmith's "She Stoops to Conquer" (1773) is an...

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:18:01 PST

Godsmith's "She Stoops to Conquer" (1773) is an 'anti-sentimental comedy.' Goldsmith reacted against the then popular sentimental comedy by combining elements of the Comedy of Manners {the neo-classical drama} and Shakespearean Romantic Comedy {the romantic age drama}.Blank verse was the popular line during Shakespeare's time. The neo-classical dramatists never succeeded in writing poetic drama because by then prose had become the...

What are the Neo-classical and Romantic elements in Goldsmith's...

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:17:38 PST

What are the Neo-classical and Romantic elements in Goldsmith's "She Stoops to Conquer"?

Compare between the characters of Kate and Constance.

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:22:22 PST

Compare between the characters of Kate and Constance.

In ActII Marlow and Hastings arrive at Mr. Hardcastle's house after...

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:37:19 PST

In ActII Marlow and Hastings arrive at Mr. Hardcastle's house after having lost their way after a long and tiresome journey. They have been directed there by Tony Lumpkin who has fooled them into believing that Mr.Hardcastle's house is an inn.On arrival at "the inn" Marlow confesses that he suffers from "the Englishman's malady," that is lack of self-confidence ("assurance"). He says that in the presence of...

Compare the character of Marlow and Hastings when they appear at...

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:56:30 PST

Compare the character of Marlow and Hastings when they appear at "the inn" and their first meeting with Mr. Hardcastle?

What are the real characteristics of Mr. Hardcastle?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:08:21 PST

What are the real characteristics of Mr. Hardcastle?