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Title: Strife: A Drama in Three Acts

Note: Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Strife: A Drama in Three Acts" by John Galsworthy is a play written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a winter strike at the Trenartha Tin Plate Works, the drama explores the intense conflict between the board of directors and the striking workers, particularly highlighting the firm resolve of John Anthony, the board chairman, and the passionate leadership of David Roberts, the workers' representative. The narrative delves into themes of class struggle, the moral complexities of labor disputes, and the human cost of industrial conflict. The opening of the play establishes the tension surrounding the ongoing strike, as members of the board convene to discuss the situation and consider their position regarding the workers' demands. John Anthony leads the discussion, adamant against any form of compromise, while the other directors express their frustrations and worries about the financial implications of the prolonged conflict. Meanwhile, the characters of Simon Harness and David Roberts present contrasting perspectives on the needs and rights of the workers. The dynamics reveal a dichotomy between capitalist interests and the welfare of the workers, setting the stage for the conflicts that will unfold throughout the play. The stage is set for a confrontation that will test loyalties, principles, and the capacity for empathy between classes, promising a gripping exploration of human dignity and strife in the face of economic hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933

EBook No.: 2908

Published: Sep 26, 2004

Downloads: 398

Language: English

Subject: Strikes and lockouts -- Drama

Subject: Social conflict -- Drama

Subject: English drama

Subject: Political plays

Subject: Tinplate industry -- Drama

Subject: Labor movement -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Strife: A Drama in Three Acts

Note: Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Strife: A Drama in Three Acts" by John Galsworthy is a play written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a winter strike at the Trenartha Tin Plate Works, the drama explores the intense conflict between the board of directors and the striking workers, particularly highlighting the firm resolve of John Anthony, the board chairman, and the passionate leadership of David Roberts, the workers' representative. The narrative delves into themes of class struggle, the moral complexities of labor disputes, and the human cost of industrial conflict. The opening of the play establishes the tension surrounding the ongoing strike, as members of the board convene to discuss the situation and consider their position regarding the workers' demands. John Anthony leads the discussion, adamant against any form of compromise, while the other directors express their frustrations and worries about the financial implications of the prolonged conflict. Meanwhile, the characters of Simon Harness and David Roberts present contrasting perspectives on the needs and rights of the workers. The dynamics reveal a dichotomy between capitalist interests and the welfare of the workers, setting the stage for the conflicts that will unfold throughout the play. The stage is set for a confrontation that will test loyalties, principles, and the capacity for empathy between classes, promising a gripping exploration of human dignity and strife in the face of economic hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933

EBook No.: 2908

Published: Sep 26, 2004

Downloads: 398

Language: English

Subject: Strikes and lockouts -- Drama

Subject: Social conflict -- Drama

Subject: English drama

Subject: Political plays

Subject: Tinplate industry -- Drama

Subject: Labor movement -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.