You Never Can Tell by Bernard Shaw

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Author Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
Title You Never Can Tell
Note Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by An Anonymous Volunteeer and David Widger
Summary "You Never Can Tell" by George Bernard Shaw is a play written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a seaside dentist's operating room, establishing the comedic tone and capturing the social dynamics of the era. The plot introduces us to charming and forthright characters, particularly the young lady Dorothy (Dolly) Clandon and her brother Philip, who engage with the newly established dentist, Valentine. Their playful banter hints at themes of identity, family, and social conventions. The opening of the play presents a lively scene set in the dentist's office, where the dentist is treating the spirited young lady, Dolly, who displays a mix of boldness and curiosity. The exchange between Dolly and Valentine sets a light-hearted and teasing atmosphere, showcasing Dolly's engaging personality. Soon after, her brother Phil enters, and together they reveal their family's eccentricities, including a mystery surrounding their father that both intrigues and frustrates them. As the conversation evolves, we learn about their mother, Mrs. Clandon, and her insistence on honesty and independence, ultimately leading to a web of comedic misunderstandings around family ties that promises to unfold in the ensuing acts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject England -- Drama
Subject Runaway husbands -- Drama
Subject Wives -- Drama
Subject Fathers -- Drama
Subject Children -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 2175
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 22, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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