The Caretaker (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Harold Pinter
- First Published: 1960
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: Twentieth century
- Setting: London, England
- Principal Characters: Mick, Aston, Davies
- Genres: Drama, Surrealist literature, Absurdist literature
- Subjects: England or English people, Veterans, London, Landlords or tenants, Tramps or hoboes
- Locales: London, England
The Story:
Mick and his brother Aston lived alone together in a West London house until one night Aston brought home Davies, who had just left his job as a kitchen helper at a restaurant. The old man proved to be a violent, selfish bigot, uncharitable himself but quick to exploit the kindness of others. He told Aston that “Blacks, Greeks, Poles” were “treating him like dirt” and that “nobody’s got more rights than I have.” He also vowed to get revenge on another employee at the restaurant. In contrast to Davies’ vulgar, abrasive, vengeful attitude, Aston was...
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