| Author |
Brighouse, Harold, 1882-1958 |
| Title |
The Scaring off of Teddy Dawson: A Comedy in One Act
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 96.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"The Scaring off of Teddy Dawson: A Comedy in One Act" by Harold Brighouse is a stage play written in the early 20th century. This comedic work presents a slice-of-life narrative about a working-class family in London's East End, exploring themes of courtship, parental control, and youthful romance. The play captures the dynamics between parents and their daughter as they navigate the turbulent waters of young love. The story revolves around the Bettesworth family, particularly focusing on their daughter Liza and her suitor, Teddy Dawson. As the play unfolds, Liza's father Andrew learns of her secret courtship and vows to scare off Teddy, whom he considers unsuitable. However, the matriarch, Polly, seeks a different approach, believing that a heavy-handed reprimand is not effective in deterring young love. The tension heightens as Teddy arrives to court Liza in the family home, with both parents wrestling with their protective instincts. In a twist of events, Polly cleverly maneuvers the situation to bring about a resolution that only increases Liza's attachment to her family. Ultimately, the play examines the complexities of love and parental relationships, ending on a note of humor and warmth as the family embraces the reality of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Families -- Drama
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| Subject |
Courtship -- Drama
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Drama
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| Subject |
English drama -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55292 |
| Release Date |
Aug 7, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 20, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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