Agnes Of God
by John Pielmeier

Name: Agnes Of God
Brand: John Pielmeier
SKU: 9780573630224
Rating: 3.97 (6964 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

American

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the intense and thought-provoking nature of the play. Many highlight its strong character development and the exploration of complex themes such as faith and trauma. There are some opinions regarding its effectiveness as a read versus a performance, but the emotional impact remains strong regardless. Overall, it is considered a powerful piece of theatre that encourages reflection and discussion.

Thought-provoking themesStrong character developmentIntense and emotionalPowerful female rolesSome questions left unansweredBetter experienced as a performance

Synopsis

Drama / Characters: 3 Females

Summoned to a covent Dr. Martha Livingstone a court-appointed psychiatrist is charged with assessing the sanity of a young novitiat accused of murdering her newborn.

Miriam Ruth the Mother Superior determindly keeps young Agnes from the doctor arousing Livingstone's suspicions further.

Who killed the infant and who fathered the tiny victim?

Livingstone's questions force all three women to re-examine the meaning of faith and the power of love leading to a dra

ThemesAmerican drama PS3566.I3815 A7 1982