Box and Cox: A Romance of Real Life in One Act. by John Maddison Morton

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Author Morton, John Maddison, 1811-1891
Title Box and Cox: A Romance of Real Life in One Act.
Note Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Box and Cox: A Romance of Real Life in One Act" by John Maddison Morton is a comical play written in the mid-19th century, reflecting the theatrical style of the Victorian era. This one-act farce revolves around the comedic misunderstandings between two lodgers, John Box, a printer, and James Cox, a hatter, both unknowingly sharing the same room in a boarding house managed by the shrewd Mrs. Bouncer. The play captures the theme of mistaken identity and the absurdity of life, portrayed humorously through the interactions and conflicts between the characters. The narrative follows Box and Cox as they navigate the peculiar circumstances of renting the same room at different times of the day without realizing each other's existence. Complications arise when both men inadvertently cross paths, leading to a humorous confrontation as they accuse each other of intruding. Mrs. Bouncer's clever manipulation of the situation only adds to the chaos. The plot thickens when they discover their connection to the same woman, Penelope Ann, leading to a series of comically exaggerated negotiations over ownership of her affections, and an unexpected twist regarding her fate. Ultimately, the play highlights themes of camaraderie and conflict resolution, ending on a note of amicable understanding as they decide to share their room rather than be adversaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject English drama -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 42523
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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