Dramatic Irony In Arcadia

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Arcadia is arguably most interesting play we have read in the class. The connection and relativity between characters of the past and the present reinforce the theme of dramatic irony and is extremely unique. One scene that standout in memory is when Thomasina surpass her tutor, Septimus. I am not sure whether Septimus is proud of it as teacher should or sudden by the fact that he have to leave the estate. I believe that he’s still doubt the equation solved by Thomasina.
However, despite the subtle finale and mysterious death of Thomasina, I found the ending quite erratic and rushed. The connection of carnal embrace between Chloe and Bernard with 1809 characters in the Gazebo seems to be out of nowhere and random. Thomasina eagerness to learn

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