The Witches of Eastwick (Masterplots II: American Fiction Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: John Updike
- First Published: 1984
- Type of Plot: Philosophical
- Time of Work: The late 1960’s
- Setting: Eastwick, Rhode Island
- Principal Characters: Alexandra Spofford, Jane Smart, Sukie Rougemont, Darryl Van Horne, Clyde Gabriel, Felicia Gabriel, Jenny Gabriel, Chris Gabriel
- Genres: Long fiction, Philosophical realism, Magical Realism
- Subjects: 1960’s, Folkloric or magical people, Magic or magicians, Sex or sexuality, New England, Women, Small-town life, Corruption, Witches or witchcraft, Devils or demons, Demonology, Hedonism
- Locales: Eastwick, RI
The Novel
Set in a typical small New England town, The Witches of Eastwick offers a witty, irreverent, and pointed glimpse of small-town people and values, but with a twist. The three main characters are witches, and amid local gossip, scandal, and sorcery, they seek the perfect relationship by any means.
The Witches of Eastwick is divided into three chapters. These sections (“The Coven,” “Malefica,” and “Guilt”) respectively introduce the players and the situation, resolve the various conflicts that arise, and detail the aftermath. The story is...
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