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A review by flowerbinsh
The Hairy Ape by Eugene O'Neill
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Read for my Masterpieces in Drama class.
This was not my cup of tea, to say the least. I gave it time to let the instructor walk me through the overall concept of the work, but I just can’t get past the casual racism and the extremely dark satire. It was just TOO dark for me and my current mental state. The anti-realism also through me a little off guard. I don’t think this is a read for me, but I see how important the subject matter is.
This was not my cup of tea, to say the least. I gave it time to let the instructor walk me through the overall concept of the work, but I just can’t get past the casual racism and the extremely dark satire. It was just TOO dark for me and my current mental state. The anti-realism also through me a little off guard. I don’t think this is a read for me, but I see how important the subject matter is.