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The Recruiting Officer by George Farquhar | Characters, Summary, Analysis

George Farquhar was an English Irish actor and playwright who played the role of Young Bellaire in George Etherege’s drama The Man of Mode. However, he achieved greater success as a dramatist and produced some popular comedies. His first successful play was The Constant Couple (1699). The other two more famous plays authored by George Farquhar were The Recruiting Officer which was first performed in 1706 and The Beaux’ Stratagem which was first performed in 1707. The drama satirizes Army recruitment and shows the corruption in Army ranks. The recruiting officers are shown as corrupt and unscrupulous and cowardly. Another theme is greed to attain a higher class and wealth. All the characters continue to look for someone from higher and wealthier background to love. Love in the upper class of society is shown as shallow and fickle. . . So this is it for today. We will continue to discuss the History of English Literature as we strive to offer a complete course for the preparation of UGC NET English literature, NTA NET English literature, PGTRB English,, SET English literature, TGT PGT English, GATE English Literature, and other exams, please stay connected with the Discourse, Thanks, and Regards!