The Removalists (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: David Williamson
- First Published: 1972
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Social
- Time of Work: The 1970’s
- Setting: Australia
- Genres: Social realism, Drama, Absurdist literature
- Subjects: 1960’s, 1970’s, Murder or homicide, Police, Domestic violence, Violence, Idealism, Cruelty, Australia or Australians
- Locales: Australia
Characters Discussed
Sergeant Dan Simmonds, a senior policeman of a small, inner-suburban two-man branch station in Australia. An overweight bully and lecher in his fifties, he possesses an uneasy self-esteem dependent on his self-image as a tough, authoritative cop, which he must constantly demonstrate. Anyone challenging his authority challenges his private concept. Consequently, he effectively strives to dominate the rookie constable, Ross, through humiliation and false paternalism. Simmonds is the pivotal figure of the action. His expectation of sexual favors from two...
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