In real life, if we were polite and sensitive, we would not laugh at a person who stuttered badly. In the theatre, such a character might be intended to provoke much laughter. This is so because:

a. theatre is a social art
b. theatre audiences are part of society at large
c. theatre audiences are groups of people rather than individuals
d. theatre audiences are ephemeral
e. theatre audiences have permission


Answer: E

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