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LoC No.: 15005809

Title: War Brides: A Play in One Act

Note: Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Garcia, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "War Brides: A Play in One Act" by Marion Craig Wentworth is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This one-act play explores the emotional and social implications of war on women, particularly focusing on the concept of "war brides," women who marry soldiers as an act of patriotism. The narrative unfolds in a war-ridden country, reflecting the tension and sacrifices made during this tumultuous period. The play centers on Amelia, a young woman faced with the societal pressures to marry a soldier, Hans Hoffman, while grappling with her desire to serve as a nurse at the front. Her sister, Hedwig, vehemently opposes the idea of becoming a "war bride" and voices her strong objections against the war's brutalities. The characters navigate their fears and hopes as they confront the loss of family members, the expectations placed upon them by society, and the reality of war's consequences. Hedwig's ultimate tragic decision highlights the struggle between duty to one’s country and the fundamental desire for love, peace, and self-determination, culminating in a powerful statement on the feminine experience during wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wentworth, Marion Craig, 1872-1942

EBook No.: 14602

Published: Jan 5, 2005

Downloads: 242

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 15005809

Title: War Brides: A Play in One Act

Note: Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Garcia, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "War Brides: A Play in One Act" by Marion Craig Wentworth is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This one-act play explores the emotional and social implications of war on women, particularly focusing on the concept of "war brides," women who marry soldiers as an act of patriotism. The narrative unfolds in a war-ridden country, reflecting the tension and sacrifices made during this tumultuous period. The play centers on Amelia, a young woman faced with the societal pressures to marry a soldier, Hans Hoffman, while grappling with her desire to serve as a nurse at the front. Her sister, Hedwig, vehemently opposes the idea of becoming a "war bride" and voices her strong objections against the war's brutalities. The characters navigate their fears and hopes as they confront the loss of family members, the expectations placed upon them by society, and the reality of war's consequences. Hedwig's ultimate tragic decision highlights the struggle between duty to one’s country and the fundamental desire for love, peace, and self-determination, culminating in a powerful statement on the feminine experience during wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wentworth, Marion Craig, 1872-1942

EBook No.: 14602

Published: Jan 5, 2005

Downloads: 242

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.