The Rib Of The Man: A Play Of The New World, In Five Acts (1917)

by Charles Rann Kennedy

Book Overview

""The Rib of the Man"" is a play written by Charles Rann Kennedy and published in 1917. The play is set in the New World and is divided into five acts. It explores the themes of gender roles and relationships between men and women.The story centers around a young woman named Mavis who is engaged to a wealthy man named Arthur. Mavis is an independent and strong-willed woman who challenges traditional gender roles. She believes that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men and resents the fact that she is expected to be subservient to Arthur.Arthur, on the other hand, believes that women should be submissive to men and is frustrated by Mavis's behavior. He attempts to control her and force her to conform to his expectations.As the play progresses, Mavis and Arthur's relationship becomes increasingly strained. They argue and fight, and Mavis begins to question whether she truly loves Arthur. Eventually, she decides to break off their engagement and pursue her own dreams and ambitions.Overall, ""The Rib of the Man"" is a thought-provoking play that explores important social issues. It challenges traditional gender roles and encourages audiences to think critically about the relationships between men and women.Scene Individable, Setting Forth The Story Of An Afternoon In The Fulness Of Days.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164163809
• ISBN13: 9781164163800
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"