The Death Of Papa
by Horton Foote


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Readers have mixed feelings about the play, noting that it provides a sense of fulfillment with character development, particularly for Horace. However, some feel that the play falls short in terms of on-stage action, leading to a less engaging experience overall.
Synopsis
THE STORY: The play begins by introducing the next generation of Robedauxs in the person of Horace's son, Horace Jr., who comes home from school to find that his maternal grandfather, Henry Vaughn, has died suddenly of a heart attack.
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The Death Of Papa is a American play written by Horton Foote and published by Dramatists Play Service (1979).
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Dramatists Play Service · 1979 · 72 pp
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