Belinda

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Belinda is a central female character in John Vanbrugh’s Restoration comedy "The Provoked Wife," known for her wit and involvement in the play’s marital and social intrigues.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
theatrical character
appearsIn The Provoked Wife
associatedWithTheme female agency
infidelity
marriage
social reputation
characterType witty heroine
countryOfOriginOfWork England
createdBy John Vanbrugh
firstAppearanceWorkDate 1697
gender female
genreOfWork comedy of manners
hasSocialRole member of fashionable society
hasTrait intelligence
social sophistication
wit
involvedIn marital intrigues
social intrigues
languageOfWork English
literaryPeriod Restoration theatre
surface form: Restoration comedy
literaryTradition English Restoration theatre
medium stage play
narrativeFunction commentator on marriage
participant in romantic intrigue
occupation gentlewoman
roleInWork central character

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