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Synopsis

The play focuses on a troubled married couple and their associates. Through the intervention of a rather mysterious individual, the couple settles their problems and move on apparently successfully with their lives. The Christian martyrdom of the male protagonist's lover, is seen as a sacrifice that permits the predominantly secular life of the community to continue.

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Book
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
3
First Produced
1949
Genres
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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