Scorn of Women: A Play In Three Acts by Jack London

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Author London, Jack, 1876-1916
Title Scorn of Women: A Play In Three Acts
Note Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Scorn of Women: A Play In Three Acts" by Jack London is a play written in the early 20th century. Set during the Klondike Gold Rush, the narrative unfolds through the intertwined lives of various characters, including the alluring dancer Freda Moloof and the wealthy miner Floyd Vanderlip, as they navigate themes of love, deception, and rivalry in a harsh frontier environment. The play captures the struggle of women against societal norms and expectations, particularly in the context of their relationships with men. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a busy store in Dawson, where miners anxiously inquire about food supplies amidst the backdrop of a severe winter. The interactions among the characters reveal tensions—particularly surrounding Vanderlip, who is set to run away with Freda Moloof while he is actually engaged to another woman, Flossie. Mrs. Eppingwell, aware of Vanderlip's intentions, tries to maneuver the situation to prevent the elopement and has plans to bring Flossie in before it’s too late. The conflict is set in motion as Freda seeks to sabotage Vanderlip’s plans, leading to a gripping exploration of desire, ambition, and the lengths individuals will go to for love in a challenging world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Subject Social classes -- Drama
Subject Dawson (Yukon) -- Drama
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EBook-No. 48474
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 17, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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