Seascape (Masterplots II: Drama, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Edward Albee
- First Published: 1975
- Type of Plot: Comedy
- Time of Work: The late twentieth century
- Setting: A beach on the East Coast of the United States
- Principal Characters: Nancy, Charlie, Leslie, Sarah
- Genres: Social realism, Existential literature, Drama, Comedy
- Subjects: Values, 1970’s, Self-discovery, United States or Americans, Communication, Alienation, Ocean
- Locales: East (U.S.)
The Play
On a bright sunlit beach, picnic finished, Nancy paints while Charlie relaxes on a blanket. A jet airplane approaches, continuing loudly overhead and then fading away. Nancy comments on the noise of airplanes; Charlie predicts their crash into the dunes one day. He doubts that they do any good.
Relaxing again, the couple begins what appears to be an ongoing discussion. Retired and well-off, they ponder how they will spend the days ahead now that their careers and children are behind them. With nothing to tie them to any one place, Nancy suggests that they spend...
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