TS SET Paper 2 Mock Test - 6 (English) - TS TET MCQ

The correct answer is 'Harper Lee.'

 Key Points

• "To Kill a Mockingbird" was written by Harper Lee and published in 1960.
• The novel is set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, and addresses issues of racial injustice and moral growth.
• The story is narrated by Scout Finch, a young girl who observes her father, Atticus Finch, defending a black man wrongly accused of raping a white woman.
• The novel is celebrated for its exploration of empathy, compassion, and the complexities of human nature.
• "To Kill a Mockingbird" has become a staple in American literature courses for its powerful portrayal of societal issues and its enduring impact.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 Additional Information

• Option 1 is incorrect. Mark Twain is known for "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
• Option 2 is incorrect. F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby."
• Option 3 is incorrect. J.D. Salinger is the author of "The Catcher in the Rye."

The correct answer is 'Mythologies" by Roland Barthes'.

Key Points

• "Mythologies" by Roland Barthes, first published in 1957, is a collection of essays that analyze the myths of mass culture.
• Barthes uses semiotics, the study of signs and symbols, to decode the popular culture's messages and meanings hidden in everyday objects, media, and cultural events.
• He examines a wide range of subjects, from wrestling, soap powders, and cars, to the iconography of the French bourgeoisie's lifestyle.
• Barthes argues that these "myths" naturalize cultural and historical values, ideologies, and assumptions, presenting them as if they are universal and timeless truths.
• His work is critical in understanding how meaning is constructed and disseminated in popular culture, making "Mythologies" a foundational text in cultural studies and semiotics.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• "Simulacra and Simulation" by Jean Baudrillard explores the relationship between reality, symbols, and society, but it doesn't focus on the dissection of everyday life mythologies as Barthes does.
• "The Culture Industry: Enlightenment as Mass Deception" by Adorno and Horkheimer critiques the mass media and its role in creating a passive, homogeneous public, which is different from Barthes's analysis of cultural myths.
• "Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste" by Pierre Bourdieu examines the dynamics of social taste and cultural consumption but does not focus specifically on the mythologies of everyday life.

Essay  -  A loose sally of the mind; an irregular indigested piece; not a regular and orderly composition. 

This definition of an essay was given by Dr. Samuel Johnson

T. S. Eliot is one of the major writers of 20th century. He wrote verse plays, poems and critical essays as well. He was born into nineteenth-century Bostonian Unitarianism family which had its distant roots in Calvinism. But with the time he found theology of Unitarianism, the provinciality of its culture and the parochialism of its moralism, dreadfully inadequate for the intellectual and spiritual life he yearns.

He was confirmed in the Church of England in 1927 also gave up his American citizenship and became a British subject in the same year. He became a warden of his parish church, London, and a life member of the Society of King Charles the Martyr.

He specifically identified as Anglo-Catholic, proclaiming himself “classicist in literature, royalist in politics, and anglo-catholic in religion. His faith became more widely known with the publication of “Ash Wednesday” in 1930, a poem showing the difficult search for truth and the discovery of a faith, faith in Christianity that will last.

The correct answer is 'Worldliness'.

 Key Points

• Arnold argues that "sweetness and light" are the two most important qualities for a truly civilized person.
• He defines "sweetness" as a kind of gentleness and kindness, and "light" as a kind of intelligence and knowledge.
• Arnold believes that these two qualities are essential for creating a harmonious and just society.
• Arnold argues that "sweetness and light" are the two most important qualities for a truly civilized person.

The correct answer is "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner.”

 Key Points

• "The Sound and the Fury" is a novel by William Faulkner, published in 1929, and is considered a seminal work in Southern Gothic literature.
• The novel explores the decline of the Compson family, once part of the Southern aristocracy, and delves into the impact of the Civil War and social changes on the region.
• Faulkner's narrative techniques, including stream of consciousness and multiple perspectives, contribute to the novel's complexity and exploration of psychological depth.
• The novel's portrayal of the Compson family's disintegration and the fading Southern traditions reflects the broader themes of Southern Gothic literature.
• "The Sound and the Fury" is celebrated for its innovative narrative style and profound exploration of the American South.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 Additional Information

• Option 2 is incorrect. "Beloved" by Toni Morrison is a powerful exploration of slavery's legacy but is not a Southern Gothic novel.
• Option 3 is incorrect. "Wise Blood" by Flannery O'Connor is a Southern Gothic novel, but it doesn't specifically focus on the decline of the Southern aristocracy.
• Option 4 is incorrect. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell is a classic novel set during the Civil War, but it is not considered Southern Gothic.

The correct answer is 'Anatomy of Melancholy'.

Key Points

• "Anatomy of Melancholy," written by Robert Burton, delves deeply into the causes, symptoms, and treatments of melancholy, making it a comprehensive study on the subject.
• The work is encyclopedic in scope, combining medicine, psychology, literature, and philosophy to explore how melancholy affects the human condition.
• Burton uses a pseudonym, Democritus Junior, to analyze melancholy from a scholarly perspective while reflecting on the impact of melancholy on human creativity and thought.
• The book is divided into three main sections: the first discusses the causes of melancholy, the second examines the symptoms, and the third offers cures, underscoring its thorough examination of the topic.
• Burton’s exploration goes beyond the medical, venturing into the philosophical and existential dimensions of melancholy, illustrating its pervasive influence on human life.
• By examining melancholy in such depth, Burton sheds light on the complexities of human emotions and the multifaceted nature of melancholy's impact on individuals.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• Option 2 ('Urn Burial') offers a meditation on mortality and the rites of burial, not focusing primarily on melancholy.
• Option 3 ('Religio Medici') explores the author's personal spirituality and philosophy, with less emphasis on melancholy.
• Option 4 ('None of the above') is incorrect as "Anatomy of Melancholy" directly addresses the question's focus.

The correct answer is 'The performativity of gender'.

Key Points

• "Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity" (1990) by Judith Butler introduces and explores the concept of the performativity of gender.
• Butler argues that gender is not a stable identity or locus of agency from which various acts proceed; instead, it is an identity tenuously constituted in time and through a stylized repetition of acts.
• This performativity concept challenges the traditional, essentialist views of gender as a fixed and coherent identity inhering in the individual.
• Butler's theory suggests that gender identities are performed and constructed through repeated social performances, implying that the gender binary system is not innate or natural but a social construct.
• "Gender Trouble" has had a profound influence on feminist theory, queer theory, and cultural studies, reshaping understandings of gender and identity politics.
• The work highlights the potential for gender performance to resist and subvert normative gender expectations, opening possibilities for diverse gender expressions and identities.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• "The archive fever" refers to Derrida's concept exploring the nature of archives and their relationships to history and memory but is unrelated to Butler’s examination of gender performativity.
• "The unconscious of culture" implies a psychoanalytic approach to cultural studies not directly explored by Butler in "Gender Trouble".
• "The structuration theory" is a social theory proposed by Anthony Giddens regarding the interrelations of social structure and individual actions, not connected to Butler’s gender performativity concept.

Romanticism originated in the 2nd half of the 18th century at the same time as the French Revolution. 

The French Revolution played a huge role in influencing Romantic writers. As the Revolution began to play out, the absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in only three years. This resulted in a complete transformation of society. A majority of the population was greatly in favor of this as the working class had been suffering oppression for many years. According to Albert Hancock, in his book The French Revolution and the English Poets: a study in historical criticism, "The French Revolution came, bringing with it the promise of a brighter day, the promise of a regenerated man and regenerated earth. It was hailed with joy and acclamation by the oppressed, by the ardent lovers of humanity, by the poets, whose task it is to voice the human spirit."

A common theme among some of the most widely known romantic poets is their acceptance and approval of the French Revolution. William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron, and Percy Shelley all shared the same view of the French Revolution as it being the beginning of a change in the current ways of society and helping to improve the lives of the oppressed. As the French Revolution changed the lives of virtually everyone in the nation and even continent because of its drastic and immediate shift in social reformation, it greatly influenced many writers at the time. 

The Birth of the Clinic: An Archaeology of Medical Perception is a 1963 book by the French philosopher Michel Foucault. First published in French in 1963, the work was published in English translation by Alan Sheridan Smith in the United States in 1973,followed in the UK in 1976 by Tavistock Publications as part of the series World of Man edited by R. D. Laing. In continuous publication since 1963, the book has become a locus classicus of the history of medicine, with admirers and critics in equal measure

The correct answer is 'Panopticism'.

Key Points

• In "Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison" (1975), Michel Foucault introduces the theory of "Panopticism."
• Panopticism refers to a social theory named after the Panopticon, a type of institutional building and a system of control designed by the English philosopher and social theorist Jeremy Bentham in the late 18th century.
• Foucault uses the concept of the Panopticon as a metaphor for modern disciplinary societies and their pervasive inclination to observe and normalize.
• The idea is that the possibility of constant observation induces a state in which individuals discipline themselves, without direct force or intervention.
• Foucault's examination extends beyond prisons, suggesting that panoptic mechanisms infiltrate various aspects of social life, including schools, hospitals, and workplaces, to regulate behavior and maintain order.
• Panopticism has become a fundamental concept in critical theory, cultural studies, and discussions around surveillance, power, and social control.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• "Dialogism," mainly associated with Mikhail Bakhtin, explores the relationship between texts and the cultural and historical contexts that shape them, not the focus of Foucault's "Discipline and Punish."
• "Rhizome Theory," associated with Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari, depicts culture and knowledge as non-hierarchical and interconnected, unlike Foucault's examination of social control mechanisms.
• "Reader-Response Theory" focuses on the reader's role in creating the meaning of a text, which is distinct from the societal mechanisms of control discussed by Foucault.

The correct answer is 'Sensitivity'.

 Key Points

• Keats argues that the most important quality for a poet is sensitivity, or the ability to empathize with and understand other people and things.
• He believes that a poet must be able to "be in uncertainties, mysteries, doubts, without any irritable reaching after fact and reason."
• Keats contrasts this with the "irritable reaching after fact and reason" that he sees in many of his contemporaries.
• He believes that a poet must be able to "be in uncertainties, mysteries, doubts, without any irritable reaching after fact and reason."

The correct answer is 'Gavin Douglas'.

Key Points

• Gavin Douglas, a Scottish bishop and poet, is known for translating Virgil's Aeneid into the Scots dialect. His translation, titled "Eneados", was the first complete translation of any major work of classical antiquity into an Anglic language.
• Douglas's translation is an important milestone in Scottish literature and a testament to the influence of classical works on the Scottish Chaucerians.
• The other poets listed, while significant figures in the Scottish Chaucerian tradition, did not translate Virgil's Aeneid into Scots.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is 'Long John Silver.'

 Key Points

• Long John Silver is a central character in "Treasure Island," a classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1883.
• Silver is the ship's cook and one of the primary antagonists. His complex character is known for his charm, cunning, and ability to manipulate situations.
• He is associated with the pirate crew and plays a significant role in the search for Captain Flint's buried treasure.
• Long John Silver's moral ambiguity and shifting allegiances add depth to the novel's exploration of themes such as greed, loyalty, and the consequences of pursuing wealth.
• "Treasure Island" is a seminal work in the pirate adventure genre and has influenced countless subsequent works in literature and popular culture.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 Additional Information

• Option 1 is incorrect. Captain Hook is a character from J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan," not Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island."
• Option 3 is incorrect. Captain Nemo is a character from Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," not "Treasure Island."
• Option 4 is incorrect. Ishmael is the narrator of Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick," not a character in "Treasure Island."

Cleanth Brooks outlines the use of reading poems through paradox as a method of critical interpretation in his essay “The Language of Paradox”,

• William Empson has given the theory of Ambiguity in his seminal work of criticism Seven Types of Ambiguity. The book discuss types of ambiguity that Empson finds in the poetry he criticizes.
• Mark Schorer, an American writer, critic gave the theory of “Technique as Discovery” published in 1947 and became a critical hallmark for its claim that fiction deserved the close scrutiny, attention, and consideration.
• Maud Bodkin was an English classical scholar, and literary critic. She is best known for her 1934 book Archetypal Patterns in Poetry.

The correct answer is 'Marxism'.

Key Points

• Marxism as a literary theory is derived from the philosophical and economic theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, focusing on the dialectical materialist understanding of society and history.
• It examines literature through the lens of class struggle, looking at how texts reveal, reinforce, or challenge existing power structures and class divisions.
• Marxist criticism often explores how literature reflects the ideologies of its time, examining the ways in which texts might serve the interests of the ruling class or bourgeois values.
• This theory pays close attention to the economic and material conditions of the production of literature, analyzing how these conditions influence the themes, forms, and purposes of literary works.
• Marxism sees literature as a social institution that can either support the status quo or contribute to revolutionary change, analyzing texts in the context of their socio-economic and historical conditions.
• By scrutinizing the representations of class conflict, work, and capitalism, Marxist criticism aims to uncover the underlying social messages and political agendas within literary works.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• Postcolonialism (Option 2) focuses on the effects of colonization on cultures and societies and how literature reflects and interrogates the legacy of colonialism.
• Psychoanalytic Criticism (Option 3) applies the theories of psychoanalysis, often those of Freud, to literature, exploring the psychological states of characters and authors.
• New Historicism (Option 4) examines literature in the context of the cultural and historical moments in which it was produced, considering the interplay between the text, the author, and the history.

• Discourse, as defined by Foucault, refers to: ways of constituting knowledge, together with the social practices, forms of subjectivity and power relations which inhere in such knowledges and relations between them. Discourses are more than ways of thinking and producing meaning.

• They constitute the ‘nature’ of the body, unconscious and conscious mind and emotional life of the subjects they seek to govern (Weedon, 1987, p. 108). according to Foucault, discourse is a framework that constructs knowledge and assemblage of text what it is possible to talk about and what is not and enables some mode of thought and denies or severely constrain certain others.

Mount Helicon is a mountain in the region of Thespiai in Boeotia, Greece, celebrated in Greek mythology. With an altitude of 1,749 metres (5,738 ft), it is located approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) from the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth. Some researchers[who?] maintain that Helicon was also the Greek name of mount Rocca Salvatesta in Sicily as a river started from it was called also Helikon

The correct answer is 'Elizabeth Bennet'.

Key Points

• Elizabeth Bennet's journey in the novel illustrates the value of understanding and overcoming initial prejudices and misconceptions, leading to a deeper connection and eventual marriage with Mr. Darcy, based on mutual respect and love.
• Her initial dislike and misunderstanding of Mr. Darcy's character are transformed as she learns more about his true nature, including his virtues and flaws, indicating the importance of understanding one's partner.
• Her evolving relationship with Mr. Darcy underscores the theme that deeper knowledge of each other's character, including defects, is crucial for a fulfilling relationship.
• The realizations Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy reach about their own and each other's characters highlight the growth and self-awareness required for a successful and happy marriage, directly challenging the quote's claim.
• Her experiences demonstrate that understanding and acceptance of each other's faults can strengthen a relationship, leading to genuine happiness in marriage.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Additional Information

• Lydia Bennet, option 1, experiences a rash marriage that underscores the perils of ignorance rather than promoting understanding.
• Jane Bennet, option 2, also undergoes relationship developments, but her storyline does not as directly counter the quote's notion as Elizabeth's does.
• Mr. Darcy, option 3, complements Elizabeth’s transformation but as a character does not individually symbolize the contradiction to the philosophy stated in the quote.

The correct answer is 'Every Man in His Humour — The Alchemist — Volpone — Bartholomew Fair'.

Key Points

• Every Man in His Humour was first performed in 1598, marking one of Jonson's earliest successes and establishing him as a significant playwright.
• Volpone came later, with its first performance in 1606, elaborately depicting the greed and hypocrisy of society through its lead character.
• The Alchemist, performed in 1610, continues Jonson's critique of society, focusing on deception, greed, and the quest for wealth.
• Bartholomew Fair, first performed in 1614, provides a vibrant depiction of London life through its setting in the annual fair at Smithfield.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Options 1, 3, and 4 incorrectly sequence the plays, not adhering to their historical premieres.

Tradition and Individual Talent is a critical essay by T. S. Eliot, which focus on the relationship between the poet and the literary tradition. Eliot begins the essay by pointing out that the word ‘tradition’ is generally regarded as a derogatory word or word of censure in literary criticism. It is termed negatively, when a poet is praised.

The critics always focus on those-aspects of the work which are ‘individual’ and original rather than the relationship of a poem or a work to the works of dead poets and artists. In the words of Eliot: In English writing, we seldom speak of tradition, though we occasionally apply its name in deploring its absence…. . Certainly the word is not likely to appear in our appreciations of living or dead writers.

The correct answer is 'J.L. Austin.'

 Key Points

• J.L. Austin, a British philosopher (1911–1960), is renowned for his work on the philosophy of language.
• In "How to Do Things with Words" (1962), Austin introduces the concept of performative utterances, where saying something is not just describing a state of affairs but performing an action.
• He distinguishes between constative (descriptive) and performative (action-oriented) uses of language.
• Examples of performative utterances include promises, vows, or declarations that bring about a change in the external world.
• Austin's work laid the foundation for speech act theory, influencing subsequent developments in philosophy of language.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 Additional Information

• Option 1 is incorrect. Ludwig Wittgenstein is a significant figure in analytical philosophy but not the author of "How to Do Things with Words."
• Option 3 is incorrect. John Searle, influenced by Austin, expanded on speech act theory but did not write "How to Do Things with Words."
• Option 4 is incorrect. Noam Chomsky is a linguist and cognitive scientist known for his work on generative grammar, not speech act theory.

The correct answer is 'A spirit-child (abiku)'.

Key Points

• "The Famished Road" is a novel by Nigerian author Ben Okri, recognized for its magical realism.
• The protagonist, Azaro, is an abiku, a spirit-child who exists between the living and the spiritual worlds, according to Yoruba mythology.
• Azaro's role in the novel involves navigating the challenges of the physical world while being tempted by the lure of the spiritual realm, which promises peace and tranquility.
• His experiences reflect the struggles and complexities of life in a Nigerian slum, blending the harsh realities with the fantastical elements of African folklore.
• Azaro's unique perspective as an abiku allows the reader to explore themes of poverty, political corruption, and the endurance of the human spirit through the lens of mystical realism.
• His character brings to light the continual cycle of life and death, and the impact of choices that bridge worlds and realities.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• A mischievous ghost, a fearless soldier, and a cunning magician do not accurately describe Azaro's nature or role in the novel. These options reflect different archetypes unrelated to the specific themes and narrative structure of "The Famished Road".

The correct answer is 'Language automaticity'.

 Key Points

• Language automaticity is the term for the process by which learners develop the ability to understand and produce language without conscious effort.
• This involves the development of fast and accurate language processing skills.
• Language automaticity is essential for fluent and effective communication.

The Commonwealth was the period from 1649- 1660, a time when England and Wales, along with Ireland and Scotland, were ruled as a republic. This happened after the end of the Second English Civil war and the trial and execution of Charles I. Oliver Cromwell, a Puritan leader, took over, who was succeeded by his son Richard Cromwell, who ruled

England till 1660. In this period Puritanism became unpopular and the people realized that Britain needed Monarchy. The influence of the Renaissance on literature and art also died by the end of this period.

Some of the important writers and their works are as follows:

Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), who wrote Leviathan (1651); Jeremy Taylor (1613- 67); Vaughan (1621-95); Andrew Marvell (1621-78).

The Neo- Classical period – This period persisted between 1660 and 1798. This time period can be broken down into three parts: The Restoration period, the Augustan period, and the Age of Johnson. The writers of this period tried to imitate the style of the Greeks and the Romans.

The Stuart period – It lasted from 1603 to 1714, during the dynasty of the House of Stuart. The period ended with the death of Queen Anne and the accession of King George I from the German House of Hanover.

The Jacobean period – Stretching from 1567-1625, The Jacobean era refers to a period in English and Scottish history when King James I (1603-1625) reigned. The Jacobean era comes after the Elizabethan era and precedes the Caroline era. This period was relatively free of conflicts and wars (as compared to the Elizabethan Age), something that allowed prosperity in Arts and Literature.

New Criticism developed as a reaction to the older philological and literary history schools of the US North, which, influenced by nineteenth-century German scholarship, focused on the history and meaning of individual words and their relation to foreign and ancient languages, comparative sources, and the biographical circumstances of the authors.

The correct answer is 'Accidentally killing Mary Dalton'.

Key Points

• "Native Son" is a novel by Richard Wright that explores themes of racism, poverty, and social justice through the life of its protagonist, Bigger Thomas, an African American living in poverty in Chicago during the 1930s.
• The pivotal event that drastically changes Bigger's life is when he accidentally kills Mary Dalton, the daughter of his wealthy white employers. This act happens during a moment of panic when Mary is intoxicated, and Bigger fears being found in her room by her blind mother.
• The accidental killing and Bigger's subsequent actions to cover up his involvement propel the narrative into an exploration of the systemic and personal consequences of racial segregation and economic disparity.
• The incident leads to Bigger's spiraling descent into a series of further crimes and ultimately, his arrest and trial, highlighting the harsh realities of the societal and judicial systems of the time.
• Wright uses this event to critique the societal conditions that lead to such tragic outcomes and to examine the psychological effects of racism and poverty on African Americans.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Winning a lottery, moving to Chicago, and graduating from college are not events that occur in "Native Son" or significantly impact Bigger Thomas' trajectory in the storyline presented by Richard Wright.

The correct answer is 'Mansfield Park.'

 Key Points

• "Mansfield Park" is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1814.
• The novel explores the complex social relationships and moral dilemmas of its characters within the context of the Regency era.
• Fanny Price, the protagonist, navigates issues of social class, morality, and personal integrity in her pursuit of love and happiness.
• Austen uses the novel to critique the societal norms of the time, particularly the impact of wealth and social status on personal relationships.
• "Mansfield Park" is often considered one of Austen's more serious works, delving into the deeper moral and social complexities of its characters.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Additional Information

• Option 1 is incorrect. "Emma" explores the challenges of matchmaking and self-discovery in a small English village.
• Option 2 is incorrect. "Northanger Abbey" is a satire of Gothic novels and a coming-of-age story.
• Option 3 is incorrect. "Persuasion" focuses on second chances at love and the consequences of persuasion in personal decisions.

Alice Munro is a short story writer and was the first from Canada to win a Nobel prize for her short stories, in 2013. She was born and grew up in Wingham, Ontario. Her moving stories like “Lives of Girls and Women”, “Too Much Happiness” and many others are set in her small, native towns Wingham, Ontario where, she grew up, and explore human relationships through ordinary everyday events. she herself has called Wingham, Ontario, “The most interesting place in the world. Although Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec all are provinces of Canada but Ontario was used most as a setting of short stories of Alice Munro.

Preface to Shakespeare is an essay written by Samuel Johnson as an introduction for a book about Shakespeare. It is divided into three parts and published in 1765. In the third part of the essay Johnson discuss three unities. He states that Shakespeare has followed unity of action in his all plays, whether tragedy or comedy or historical plays.

Although the plots are complex in nature, but have a beginning, middle and an end, one event is logically connected with another and the plot makes gradual advancement towards the denouement. He disregards the other two unities and Johnson defend him for it by saying that Drama is a deception, and it has no limits.

Therefore, there is no absurdity in showing different actions in diverse places and in different time period as well. Therefore, unity of Action alone is sufficient as the other two unities arise from false beliefs. Hence it is good that Shakespeare violates them.