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Jesse Lynch Williams' "Why Marry?" is a trailblazing exploration of the complexities of love, marriage, and societal expectations in early 20th-century America. Written with sharp wit and keen observance, the play employs a blend of comedic and earnest dialogue to delve into its multi-faceted characters' struggles with romance and commitment. Situated within the context of a burgeoning modernity that questioned traditional roles, Williams uses a domestic setting to expose the contradictions and joys of marital life, steering the audience toward critical reflections on gender norms and individual desires. Williams, an influential voice in the American theater, was a figure shaped by the trans...
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A Study Guide for Jesse Lynch Williams's "Why Marry?", excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama for Students for all of your research needs.
Jesse Lynch Williams (August 17, 1871 - September 14, 1929) was an American author and dramatist. Born in Sterling, Illinois, Williams began his literary career in college, writing Princeton Stories. Upon graduation he continued to write novels and plays, including Why Marry? for which he was awarded the first Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1918. Works Novels and short story collections Princeton Stories The Adventures of a Freshman The Girl and the Game The married life of the Frederic Carrolls She Knew She Was Right
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