Question

5. Justify the title of the story two rivals became friends​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The title of the story two rivals became friends

Explanation:

• There are some critics who argue that the title rivals does not hold much precise relevance. It is often suggested that Sheridan was referring to the pseudo-rivalry of Captain Jack Absolute and Ensign Beverly for the title.

• Captain Absolute has to assume the persona of a poor sub-lieutenant to tickle the humor of the romantic heroine Lydia Langish, a woman with a peculiar taste for exorcism, like the Ensign, who gave up all her fortune.

• Now, in the race to get Lydia's hand, two rivals enlist their names - Bob Akers and Sir Lucius O'Trigger. Bob Akers vs Ensign Beverly and Sir Lucius O'Trigger vs Captain Absolute are obvious duets to be fought over the course of the play. Akers is encouraged by Mrs Malaprop to become Lydia's lover and thus has a rivalry with Beverly.