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Title: The Eldest Son

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

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Eldest Son" by John Galsworthy is a play written in the early 20th century. This drama centers around the social dynamics and moral dilemmas faced by the Cheshire family, particularly focusing on their eldest son, Bill, as he grapples with his responsibilities, relationships, and familial expectations. The opening of the play introduces a variety of characters linked to the Cheshire family, setting the scene in their country house on the eve of an important family event. As the guests gather, tensions begin to unfold regarding personal relationships, particularly Bill's romantic entanglement with Freda, his mother’s maid. This situation creates pressure as it threatens the family's social status and legacy. Sir William Cheshire and Lady Cheshire are depicted as traditional figures caught in the changing social landscape, emphasizing the conflict between family loyalty and personal desire, which escalates as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933

EBook No.: 2909

Published: Sep 26, 2004

Downloads: 192

Language: English

Subject: English drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Eldest Son

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

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Eldest Son" by John Galsworthy is a play written in the early 20th century. This drama centers around the social dynamics and moral dilemmas faced by the Cheshire family, particularly focusing on their eldest son, Bill, as he grapples with his responsibilities, relationships, and familial expectations. The opening of the play introduces a variety of characters linked to the Cheshire family, setting the scene in their country house on the eve of an important family event. As the guests gather, tensions begin to unfold regarding personal relationships, particularly Bill's romantic entanglement with Freda, his mother’s maid. This situation creates pressure as it threatens the family's social status and legacy. Sir William Cheshire and Lady Cheshire are depicted as traditional figures caught in the changing social landscape, emphasizing the conflict between family loyalty and personal desire, which escalates as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933

EBook No.: 2909

Published: Sep 26, 2004

Downloads: 192

Language: English

Subject: English drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.