Mourning Becomes Electra (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Eugene O’Neill
- First Published: 1931
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Tragedy
- Time of Work: 1860’s
- Setting: New England
- Principal Characters: Ezra Mannon, Christine, Orin, Lavinia, Captain Adam Brant, Hazel Niles, Peter Niles, Seth
- Genres: Drama, Tragedy
- Subjects: Murder or homicide, Nineteenth century, New England, Civil War, Punishment, Revenge, Tragedy, Greek or Roman times
- Locales: New England
The Story:
The Civil War was over, and in their New England home Christine and Lavinia Mannon awaited the homecoming of Ezra Mannon and his son, Orin. Lavinia, who adored her father, detested Christine because of Ezra’s love for his wife. For her part, Christine was jealous of Orin’s love and hated her husband and daughter. In this house of hidden hatred, Seth, the watchful gardener of the old mansion, saw that Lavinia also despised Captain Brant, a regular caller at the Mannon home.
The Mannons, descended from old New England stock, had their family skeleton. Dave...
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