THE WAY OF THE WORLD

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Exploring the absurdity of privileged lives, this play centers on lovers Mirabell and Millamant, who seek to marry without jeopardizing their inheritance. They require the approval of Millamant's disapproving aunt, Lady Wishfort, who prefers her nephew, Sir Wilful, as a suitor. The narrative unfolds with intertwining relationships, including Fainall's secret affair with Mrs. Marwood, adding layers of deception and materialism. Congreve critiques the prioritization of wealth over genuine love, revealing the complexities of human relationships through a satirical lens.