You are trying to explain to a friend why French acting c. 1750 is so conservative. You give five reasons, one of which is incorrect. Which is NOT a good reason?
a. Actors were trained through an apprentice method
b. “Lines of business” was a major convention at the time.
c. Sentimental comedies and domestic tragedies discouraged innovation.
d. “Possession of parts” was a major convention of the time.
e. The Comedie Francaise was a sharing company with a fixed number of shares.
Answer: C
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