02177cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500570014626400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950800900042052012260051053400450173665300340178185600430181599900170185854699UtSlPG20260610134248.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aHankin, St. John,d1869-190914aThe Last of the De Mullins: A Play Without a Preface 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-05-10  aProduced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive  a"The Last of the De Mullins: A Play Without a Preface" by St. John Hankin is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the De Mullin family, particularly focusing on the character of Hugo De Mullin as he grapples with his fading legacy and declining health, alongside the complex dynamics with his wife and relatives. The play delves into themes of family, social expectations, and the weight of tradition as it explores the character backgrounds and relationships.  The opening of the play introduces key characters and sets up the backdrop of the De Mullin household. It begins with the uncertainty surrounding Hugo’s health after a stroke, and the ensuing concern of his family, particularly his wife, Mrs. De Mullin, and his sister, Mrs. Clouston. The dialogue captures the family's tension and underlying issues, including the strained relationship with their estranged daughter, Janet, who has returned with her own son, Johnny, after years apart. The opening lays the groundwork for the family's dynamics, revealing past grievances while foreshadowing the conflicts to come as they navigate their social status and familial obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish drama -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54699  c95531d95531