<P> The dramatic technique of Classical unities is employed by Goldsmith to some extent in She Stoops to Conquer . </P> <P> The Unity of Action--This is the one Unity that Goldsmith does not rigorously follow; the inclusion of the subplot of Constance - Hastings eloping distracts from the main narrative of the play . However, it shares similar themes of relationships and what makes the best kind (mutual attraction or the arrangement of a parent or guardian). Furthermore, the subplot interweaves with the main plot, for example when Hastings and Marlow confront Tony regarding his mischief making . </P> <P> The Unity of Time--The alternative title of Mistakes of the Night illustrates that the Unity of Time is carefully observed . With all of the events occurring in a single night, the plot becomes more stimulating as well as lending more plausibility to the series of unlucky coincidences that conspire against the visitors . </P> <P> The Unity of Place--While some may question whether She Stoops to Conquer contains the Unity of Place--after all, the scene at "The Three Pigeons" is set apart from the house--but the similarity between the alehouse and the "old rumbling mansion, that looks all the world like an inn" is one of close resemblance; enough that in past performances, the scenes have often doubled up the use of the same set backdrop . Also, there is some debate as to whether the excursion to "Crackskull common" counts as a separate setting, but since the truth is that the travellers do not leave the mansion gardens, the Unity of Place is not violated . </P>

Background and setting of she stoops to conquer