Harvey Questions and Answers
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What are the themes in the play Harvey?
The play is set in the 1940s, in a small town by the sea. The action takes place in a living room. Elwood P. Dowd and his sister Veta are sitting together on the sofa. They are waiting for their...
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What is the main message of Harvey: A Comedy in Three Acts by Mary Chase?
I would make the argument that Mary Chase's Harvey argues that sometimes we need to accept the people we love for who they are. It's a simple idea, but in reality, it is incredibly rare that we...
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Does Dr. Chumley actually see Harvey?
Dr. Chumley claims to see Harvey, as indeed do a number of characters in the play. It would seem that Elwood's hallucinations are contagious. Alcohol is an additional factor in Dr. Chumley's case...
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What does the 'P' stand for in 'Elwood P. Dowd' from "Harvey"?
The P. in Elwood P. Dowd probably stands for "pooka", which is what Elwood's imaginary friend Harvey is. A pooka is mischievous magical creature from Celtic mythology. This suggests that Dowd is...
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In Mary Chase's Harvey, A Comedy in Three Acts, what does Elwood imply about people's blindness, his victory over...
Elwood is referring to people who are blind to the beauty of Kelly and the imagination that inspired his friend, Harvey.
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Mary Chase's message about social relationships in Harvey
Mary Chase's message about social relationships in Harvey emphasizes the importance of kindness, acceptance, and understanding. The play suggests that genuine connections are more valuable than...