Seeing the Elephant by George M. Baker
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"Seeing the Elephant" by George M. Baker is a comedic play written in the early 1870s. This theatrical work revolves around the humorous consequences of a farmer's drunken antics at an auction where he inadvertently bids on an elephant, leading to chaos in his household and community. The play reflects the lively and comedic style of American theater during its time, highlighting themes of alcohol consumption, familial obligations, and humorous misunderstandings. The
story centers on Silas Somerby, a farmer with a penchant for drink, who stumbles into a series of comedic misadventures after accidentally bidding on an elephant while intoxicated. As he grapples with the fallout of his drunken behavior, Silas faces demands for damages from angry neighbors whose properties his so-called elephant has destroyed. Throughout the play, Silas's family members, including his wife Rachel and son Johnny, react with disbelief and exasperation as they contend with the repercussions of his decisions. The situation is lightheartedly resolved when Harry, a friend who is in love with Silas's daughter Sally, proposes a plan to help Silas reclaim control over his life by promising to marry Sally if Silas gives up drinking. The play concludes with a blend of laughter and moral lesson, as Silas promises to reform and navigate his responsibilities more wisely. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baker, George M. (George Melville), 1832-1890 |
|---|---|
| Title | Seeing the Elephant |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Elisa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American drama -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49281 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49281-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 540 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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