Witty rake - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

This essay is from first year English Literature at Durham University. It responds to the exploitations and reinforcements of generic conformity and experimentation of the restoration comedy 'The Rover' by Aphra Behn and how both concepts detract and compliment each other. It discusses in detail the thematic elements within the play of prostitution, rape, financial advancement through means of marriage, female agency and features of restoration comedy by providing compelling points and immense...