OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199
Paper 4
Revise: The theatreA stock character is a familiar type whose expected behaviour helps the audience follow the plot.
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GCSE Classics · key term
A recognisable character type used repeatedly in plays, with familiar traits such as cleverness, greed or boastfulness.
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Paper 4
Revise: The theatreA stock character is a familiar type whose expected behaviour helps the audience follow the plot.
Treat comic stock characters as exaggerated theatrical types, not accurate descriptions of all Roman slaves, women or older men.
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