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Harvey | Essays and Criticism

• Mystery of Harvey

  In the following essay, the author examines the aspects of Harvey that its author has left open to mystery and how unattached, unexplained ideas help to bolster the play’s central idea.

• Theme of Fantasy

  In the following essay, the author discusses the theme of fantasy versus reality in Chase’s play.

• Familiar Comic Elements

  In the following essay, the author discusses how Mary Chase’s Harvey recycles familiar comic elements, drawing in particular on the ideas of Northrop Frye.

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1. Harvey: Introduction
2. Harvey: Summary
   1. Act I Summary
   2. Act II and III Summary
3. Harvey: Mary Chase Biography
4. Harvey: Characters
5. Harvey: Themes
6. Harvey: Style
7. Harvey: Historical Context
8. Harvey: Critical Overview
9. Harvey: Essays and Criticism
   1. Mystery of Harvey
   2. Theme of Fantasy
   3. Familiar Comic Elements
10. Harvey: Compare and Contrast
11. Harvey: Topics for Further Study
12. Harvey: Media Adaptations
13. Harvey: What Do I Read Next?
14. Harvey: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. Harvey: Pictures
16. Copyright

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