A Proposal Under Difficulties

EAN : 9791041989515

BANGS JOHN KENDRICK

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EAN : 9791041989515

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041989515
Réf. éditeur : 339943
Date Parution : 27 mars 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 32
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:2 mm
Poids : 69gr

Résumé

Résumé : "A Proposal Under Difficulties" is a comedic farce by John Kendrick Bangs that unfolds in a fashionable New York drawing-room. The narrative centers around Robert Yardsley and Jack Barlow, both suitors vying for the affection of Dorothy Andrews, a much-admired young woman. The play opens with Yardsley nervously rehearsing his marriage proposal to Dorothy, only to be overheard by Jennie, the housemaid, who mistakenly believes the proposal is directed at her. This misunderstanding sets off a chain of humorous events, as Jennie accepts the proposal, leading to complications with her actual fiancé, Hicks, the coachman, who becomes enraged upon hearing the news. As the story progresses, Barlow arrives, further complicating the situation with his own intentions towards Dorothy. The interactions between the characters are marked by witty banter and comedic misunderstandings, particularly as Yardsley attempts to clarify his intentions and win Dorothy's heart. The tension escalates with the threat of Hicks confronting Yardsley, but the situation is ultimately resolved through a series of confessions and realizations. The play concludes with Dorothy accepting Yardsley's proposal, having understood the true nature of his intentions, while Barlow graciously steps aside, acknowledging Yardsley's victory. The farce highlights themes of love, jealousy, and the comedic potential of miscommunication, all wrapped in a light-hearted narrative that showcases Bangs' talent for humor and satire.