Compare and contrast Harrier and Dorimant. How is each one characterized? How are they different or similar to one another?

Consider the significance of gossip as a social mechanism. How does the circulation of information influence power dynamics and character relationships? What is the wider significance of gossip in the play?

Analyze how the play constructs and critiques the figure of the fop. What social anxieties are embodied in Sir Fopling Flutter?

Discuss the interplay between urban space and social behavior. How does London function as more than a backdrop in shaping character interactions?

Evaluate the moral framework of the play. Does Etherege ultimately endorse or critique the libertine lifestyle he portrays?

Consider the role of female agency in the play. To what extent do characters like Harriet and Emilia exercise control over their circumstances? In what ways, if any, does their agency remain limited?

Compare and contrast The Man of Mode to with another Restoration comedy, such as Aphra Behn’s The Rover. What key themes and ideas do the two texts share? How are they different or similar in their treatment of romance and/or gender roles?

Analyze the tensions between authenticity and performance in the play. How do various characters navigate the lines between adhering to social norms and being sincere?