Word: pendent
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Erasmus Montanus" is a much older play than the other, and as such is de- pendent for its effect largely upon a vivid portrayal of character. Erasmus, the principal character, is a young man who has been educated out of his station, and returned, priggish and conceited to his humble parents. The fall of his pride and his final humility are the themes around which the play is built. V. P. Williamson Unc., as Peer, who is a pretentious deacon, also plays an important role. Jeppe, Nille, and Jacob, in the parts of rustic country people, take a large share...