The Fool: A Play in Four Acts by Channing Pollock
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| Author | Pollock, Channing, 1880-1946 |
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| Title | The Fool: A Play in Four Acts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Fool: A Play in Four Acts" by Channing Pollock is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the backdrop of post-World War I America, focusing on themes of social responsibility, moral dilemmas, and class struggles through its central character, Daniel Gilchrist, an assistant rector grappling with the expectations of his affluent congregation while confronting societal issues like labor strikes and poverty. The beginning of the play introduces us to several characters gathered in the Church of the Nativity on Christmas Eve, 1918. Mrs. Gilliam, her flapper daughter Dilly, and Mrs. Thornbury prepare for a church Christmas event while discussing superficial concerns about appearances and selfless philanthropy. As they interact, we are introduced to Gilchrist, who is depicted as a passionate and idealistic character. Tensions arise when the conversation shifts to class inequality, highlighting Gilchrist’s struggle to balance his beliefs with the expectations of the wealthy congregants and illustrating the social dynamics of the time. The opening sets the stage for the conflict and moral questions that will unfold throughout the play, establishing a rich exploration of societal challenges and personal ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American drama -- 20th century |
| Subject | Clergy -- Drama |
| Subject | Strikes and lockouts -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century -- Drama |
| Subject | Christian life -- Drama |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49181 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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