What was Dr. Johnson's opinion on which of the three Classical Unities should be followed in a play?

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Only the Unity of Time needs to be maintainedOnly the Unity of Place deserves attentionOnly the Unity of Action is essentialAll three Unities must be strictly followedNone of the Unities are necessary

Explanation

Dr. Johnson believed that among the three Classical Unities—Time, Place, and Action—only the Unity of Action is crucial for a play. He argued that focusing on a single plotline ensures coherence and effectiveness, while the other unities are less important.