In the English theatre of the seventeenth century, spectators at plays were allowed to watch the first act of a production without paying for a ticket. After the first act was over, they had to either buy a ticket or leave the theatre. What effect might this have on the role of the reviewer? Of the critic?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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