02092cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450033001452640051001783000047002293360026002763370026003023380036003285000031003645080029003955201273004245340045016976530018017428560042017604764UtSlPG20260610133130.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGalsworthy, John,d1867-193312aA Family Man : in three acts 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-09-26  aProduced by David Widger  a"A Family Man: in Three Acts" by John Galsworthy is a dramatic play likely written in the early 20th century. The work centers on the turmoil within the Builder family, emphasizing the struggles between tradition and modern values as the patriarch, John Builder, confronts various familial tensions, particularly with his daughters Athene and Maud. The play explores themes of familial duty, personal freedom, and the challenges that come with evolving societal expectations.  The opening of "A Family Man" introduces the Builder family, starting with John Builder as he contemplates his importance within the community, anticipating a possible nomination for Mayor. His wife, Julia, reflects a sense of restraint and dignity amidst her husband's authoritative demeanor. The family’s young maid and connection to John's daughter Athene foreshadow deeper issues related to Athene’s independence and choices, which will ultimately fracture the family unit. As tensions rise over questions of dignity and parenting, John's patriarchal outlook clashes with his daughters' desires for autonomy, leading to difficult conversations and highlighting the generational divide in their expectations for family and societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish drama40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4764