What does Ben Jonson mean by a 'Humorous Character' ?
Correct answer: C. A character whose temper is determined by the predominance of one out of the four fluids in the human body
- A. A character who is always cheerful and gay
- B. A character who is by nature melancholy
- C. A character whose temper is determined by the predominance of one out of the four fluids in the human body
- D. An eccentric person
Explanation
For Jonson, a humorous character is governed by one dominant bodily humour, or fluid, such as blood, phlegm, yellow bile, or black bile. This imbalance fixes the character's temperament and behaviour, rather than merely making the person cheerful or eccentric.
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