JUPEBLiterature in EnglishElements of Drama

The 'three unities' of classical drama, derived from Aristotle by Renaissance critics, require unity of

Atragedy, comedy and history.
Baction, time and place.CORRECT
Cactor, director and audience.
Dplot, character and theme.
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Unity of action means a single main plot without sub-plots, unity of time confines the action to about one day, and unity of place keeps it in one location. Shakespeare and most modern dramatists ignore these rules.
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