Ravenhill, Mark
The Cane (Modern Plays)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350108806
- author:
- Ravenhill, Mark
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Methuen Drama
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, European
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Edward's retirement celebration will be marked with great fanfare, but his home is under siege. A mob of angry students has gathered outside, and he and his wife have been unable to leave the house for six days. His estranged daughter has also arrived, seeking answers about why their actions are being met with such hostility. As tensions rise, Edward's 45 years as a dedicated teacher come to an end. But what drives this outpouring of anger? The Cane explores themes of power, control, identity, and gender, raising questions about the limits of liberalism. This thought-provoking drama examines the complexities of relationships and the consequences of our actions.
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