Class with Mason - School of Literary Studies

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Major Themes in The Man in Black by Oliver Goldsmith

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Oliver Goldsmith's essay, "The Man in Black," from *The Citizen of the World*, explores various significant themes, reflecting societal issues of his time through the characterization of the titular figure. Below are the major themes found in the essay

1. Societal Critique

2. paradox and hypocrisy, 3. human nature and compassion, 4. moral responsibility and charity, 5. critique of social systems, 6. irony and satire, post a comment.