Fools_Compared

Fools Compared Fools Compared Both The Man of Mode and The Country Wife contain characters that are the butt of everyone’s jokes. Sir Fopling Flutter and Sparkish are men who think they are not only charming, but lady’s men as well. Throughout the play, the men are continually picked upon for their outlandish behavior. The difference is that Sir Fopling is only concerned about his own opinion of himself, whereas Sparkish is intent on gaining his fellowmen’s approval. Sparkish is a man who is talked about in a negative way by others in The Country Wife. Horner, upon seeing Sparkish, makes the comment, “the greatest fop, dullest ass, and worst company, as you shall see: for here he comes” (I, 1). Sparkish, however, never seems to realize he is considered a joke, choosing to believe that their constant picking is a sign of acceptance. In one instance he is literally thrown out of the room and they all laugh at him, not with him, but Sparkish comes right back in and offers up a dinner invitation (I, 1). Sir Fopling Flutter sparkish, sir, fopling, men, iii, attention, about, man, himself, both, wife, seems, rejection, public, out, others, one, however, everyone, dorimant, country, being, women, woman, while, upon, think, talked, song, similarities, setting, responds, realize, presence, now