Loyalties by John Galsworthy
"Loyalties" by John Galsworthy is a play written during the early 20th century, characterized by its exploration of societal expectations and moral dilemmas. The central conflict revolves around a theft that occurs in the household of Charles Winsor, wherein a young man named Ferdinand De Levis claims a substantial sum of money has been stolen from him, leading to a tense investigation that exposes the underlying prejudices and complexities of relationships among
the characters. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Charles Winsor and his wife Lady Adela, who discuss their guests before Ferdinand De Levis enters, distressed over his missing money. He insists that the notable Captain Ronald Dancy could have taken it during the course of the evening. The stage is set for escalating tensions as De Levis presses for police involvement, setting off a series of interrogations that unveil the characters’ loyalties and prejudices. Throughout the interactions, the dynamics of wealth, social status, and suspicion create a charged atmosphere, hinting at deeper conflicts that will unravel as the investigation unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | Loyalties |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4765 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04765-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 346 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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