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Roots
by Arnold Wesker
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, appreciating its character-driven narrative and authenticity, while others find it somewhat narrow in its themes. Some praise the strong monologues and the evolution of the central character, Beatie, but a few express discomfort with the family dynamics and overall message. The ending has garnered some redeeming comments, indicating varying interpretations among the audience.
Authentic character portrayalsStrong monologuesTimeless themesEngaging character evolutionNarrow themesStressed family dynamicsNot universally appealing
Synopsis
Beatie returns for a holiday to her fenland farm home trying to impose on her stolid family the ideas of a young Jewish intellectual, Ronnie, whom she believes will marry her.
But, awaiting his arrival, slowly Beatie realizes he will never come and her famous final speech exults that Ronnie has taught her independence and how to free herself from him.-4 women, 5 men
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Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year1984
BindingPaperback
Pages72
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573113772
ISBN-100573113777
LCCPR6073.E75 R66 1998
DCC822.914
Roots is a British play written by Arnold Wesker and published by Samuel French in London (1984).
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Samuel French · 1984 · 72 pp
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