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A Night Out (Pinter)
Harold Pinter
A Night Out
by Harold Pinter
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, noting some intriguing elements but expressing disappointment in its overall execution. While many appreciate Pinter's exploration of power dynamics, a significant portion finds it lacks the depth and originality of his better works. The nuanced commentary and character portrayals resonate with some, yet others feel it falls short of expectations.
Intriguing exploration of powerNuanced character portrayalsUnsettling yet impactful endingNot Pinter's best workLacks emotional connection
Synopsis
Albert finds himself dominated by his mother.
At an office party he is mercilessly teased by his colleagues and arrives home, his temper rising.
When his mother nags he attacks and leaves her, gets picked up by a girl and is able to reduce her to humble servility.
Yet, when he arrives home his mother is there fully recovered and ready to reassert her dominance.
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Rose A woman of 60 |
Mr Kidd An old man |
Mr Sands A young husband |
Mrs Sands His young wife |
Riley |
Bert Hudd A man of 50 |
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year2015
BindingPaperback
EditionFirst Edition
Pages74
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573021763
ISBN-100573021767
A Night Out is a comedy play written by Harold Pinter and published by Samuel French (2015).
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Samuel French · 2015 · 74 pp
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