02140cam a22003253u 4500 25531 UtSlPG 20260610133603.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Fitch, Clyde, 1865-1909 Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: The Moth and the Flame Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-05-20 Produced by David Starner, Diane Monico, and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Moth and the Flame" by Clyde Fitch is a play written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the complexities of love and social dynamics, focusing on the tension between personal desires and societal expectations. The story unfolds at a fancy ball hosted by the Wolton family, where characters navigate their feelings amid the pressures of wealth, reputation, and morality. The opening of the play features a vibrant scene set at the Wolton home during a children's-themed fancy ball. Guests are seen engaging in light-hearted games and conversations, with the atmosphere filled with laughter and excitement. Central to the plot are Marion Wolton and Douglas Rhodes, whose interactions highlight the underlying tension of unvoiced emotions and romantic aspirations, particularly as Marion grapples with her feelings for the charming but morally ambiguous Edward Fletcher. As the festivities progress, darker themes begin to emerge, hinting at personal struggles and secrets that threaten to unravel the characters' lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Drama American drama Moses, Montrose Jonas, 1878-1934 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25531 66532 66532