The Admirable Crichton by J. M. Barrie
"The Admirable Crichton" by J. M. Barrie is a comedy play written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the characters of the Hon. Ernest Woolley, who is portrayed as a self-absorbed young man, and Crichton, the devoted butler of Lord Loam. As the plot unfolds, themes of class, social structure, and equality are examined, particularly through the interactions between the upper class and their servants in a domestic setting
that is both humorous and insightful. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the opulent backdrop of Loam House, where characters engage in witty exchanges that reveal their personalities and social preoccupations. Ernest arrives with an air of nonchalance, concerned mostly with his own status and image, while Crichton, the butler, embodies the ideals of duty and decorum expected in his position. The dialogue hints at underlying tensions regarding class relations and sets the stage for a significant event that will later propel the characters into a dire survival situation when they are shipwrecked on a desert island. In this new setting, their societal roles will be challenged, and it is expected that Crichton, the quintessential servant, may reveal unexpected qualities in the absence of traditional social hierarchies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Admirable Crichton |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Admirable_Crichton |
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Produced by Charles Franks, Ralph Zimmermann, the Online Distributed Proofreading Team, and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Manners and customs -- Drama |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3490 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 335 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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