The Faith Healer: A Play in Three Acts by William Vaughn Moody
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About this eBook
| Author | Moody, William Vaughn, 1869-1910 |
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| LoC No. | 10005871 |
| Title | The Faith Healer: A Play in Three Acts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Faith Healer: A Play in Three Acts" by William Vaughn Moody is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. This play delves into themes of faith, healing, and the complex interplay between belief and skepticism, centering on the enigmatic figure of Ulrich Michaelis. The play presents a rich exploration of relationship dynamics as various characters grapple with hope, desperation, and the implications of miraculous healing in a small Midwestern farmhouse setting. The opening of the play introduces us to the Beeler family as they navigate the presence of Ulrich Michaelis, a supposed faith healer, who has recently come to stay with them. The atmosphere is thick with a sense of foreboding, accentuated by fog and references to physical ailments. Characters such as Matthew Beeler and Martha Beeler express skepticism about Michaelis and his influence on their invalid aunt, Mary Beeler, who is on a path towards recovery. The dynamics shift when Michaelis enters the scene, revealing his complex relationship with other inhabitants, particularly Rhoda, who shows a mix of admiration and concern for him. This initial act sets the stage for deeper explorations of faith and desperation as the characters anticipate a significant turn in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28851 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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