000 02344cam a22003373u 4500
001 51984
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134210.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aMorley, Christopher,
_d1890-1957
245 1 0 _aThursday Evening: A Comedy in One Act
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-03
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Thursday Evening: A Comedy in One Act" by Christopher Morley is a play written in the early 20th century. This comedy unfolds in the small suburban kitchen of a young couple, exploring themes of marriage, domesticity, and the generational conflicts often tied to family life. The story captures the seemingly mundane yet emotionally charged interactions of Gordon and Laura Johns as they navigate the challenges of their roles and the influence of their respective mothers. The play centers around a dinner that leads to an escalating argument between Gordon and Laura as they grapple with their differing views on household management and their familial expectations. As they clean up after a dinner, tensions rise, revealing their frustrations about marriage, the roles of mothers-in-law, and the weight of societal expectations. The tension peaks when both mothers enter the scene, attempting to help but inadvertently intensifying the conflict. Ultimately, the couple's love is reaffirmed as they reconcile, realizing the importance of mutual support despite the pressures they face from their families. The work cleverly blends humor with poignant insights into the struggles of young marriage and the complexities of family dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOne-act plays
653 _aAmerican drama -- 20th century
653 _aHusband and wife -- Drama
653 _aMothers-in-law -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51984
999 _c92818
_d92818