The Lady of the Camellias Flashcards
1
Q
As a novel…
A
…it went unnoticed
2
Q
As a play…
A
…it was a huge success
3
Q
The story is based on…
A
Dumas’ love affair with a courtesan
4
Q
Dumas founded…
A
…the 19th century “problem play” (realism + social issue + remedy)
5
Q
Themes (2)
A
- Disease as moral depravity
- Disease as social injustice
