Loyalties by John Galsworthy

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Author Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933
Title Loyalties
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Loyalties" by John Galsworthy is a play written during the early 20th century, characterized by its exploration of societal expectations and moral dilemmas. The central conflict revolves around a theft that occurs in the household of Charles Winsor, wherein a young man named Ferdinand De Levis claims a substantial sum of money has been stolen from him, leading to a tense investigation that exposes the underlying prejudices and complexities of relationships among the characters. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Charles Winsor and his wife Lady Adela, who discuss their guests before Ferdinand De Levis enters, distressed over his missing money. He insists that the notable Captain Ronald Dancy could have taken it during the course of the evening. The stage is set for escalating tensions as De Levis presses for police involvement, setting off a series of interrogations that unveil the characters’ loyalties and prejudices. Throughout the interactions, the dynamics of wealth, social status, and suspicion create a charged atmosphere, hinting at deeper conflicts that will unravel as the investigation unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 4765
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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