| Author |
Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 |
| Title |
The Silver Box: A Comedy in Three Acts
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Silver Box: A Comedy in Three Acts" by John Galsworthy is a dramatic play likely written in the early 20th century, reflecting the social issues of its time. The play explores themes of class division, morality, and social responsibility through the intertwined lives of the wealthy Barthwick family and the struggling Jones family, highlighting the contrasts in their circumstances and interactions. The opening of the play introduces key characters, including Jack Barthwick, the wayward son of a Member of Parliament, who returns home inebriated, unknowingly setting off a chain of events that will impact both families. Jack's reckless behavior leads to accusations against Mrs. Jones, their charwoman, when a silver cigarette box and a lady's reticule go missing from the Barthwick household. The dialogue swiftly develops the characters' personalities and their domestic situations, illustrating the tensions between social classes and the repercussions of actions driven by desperation and excess. The stage is set for a comedic yet poignant exploration of ethics and the effects of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English drama (Comedy)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2906 |
| Release Date |
Sep 26, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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