Question

Explain the meaning and significance of the title She Stoops to Conquer
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Answer 1

Answer:

he title of this novel refers to the "stooping down" of Kate Hardcastle from her position in high society to the position as a barmaid.

Explanation:The title of this novel refers to the "stooping down" of Kate Hardcastle from her position in high society to the position as a barmaid. She does this in order to test the feelings of Marlow, to make sure that he loves her for herself and not for her money. In the end, she gets what she wants, and proves a point.

Answer 2

Significance of the title she stoops to conquer

Explanation:

• As a matter of fact, without reading the play, the irony of the title is obvious, since the "she" in question is lowering herself in order to prove herself superior.

• Definitely, the former is a good description of the irony of Kate's plan: in order to convince herself she is a worthy match for Marlow, she has to first convince him she is of a low class.
• We understand that the title also describes Goldsmith's purpose: he wishes to convince an audience to embrace this “low” or “laughing” comedy, and by indulging in it, he might convince them that it is superior to “sentimental” comedy.
• It is important to understand regardless of which description one uses, the irony of the title expresses Goldsmith's view of humanity: