Strife: A Drama in Three Acts

Name: Strife: A Drama in Three Acts
Author: John Galsworthy

By John Galsworthy

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The play portrays a prolonged strike at a tin-plate works and centers on tense negotiations between the company board and the men's committee. Scenes shift between the manager's house and workers' cottages, contrasting comfortable formal meetings with household hardship. Key figures include the chairman and his son, the manager and his wife, a union official and several workmen, who represent competing moral claims, loyalties, and public images. Individual pride, legalism, and social distance obstruct compromise and intensify the dispute. Over three acts the action moves from boardroom deliberation through community strain to a climactic encounter that forces private conscience to face collective responsibility.

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John Galsworthy

John Galsworthy was an English novelist and playwright, best known for his literary exploration of social issues and the human condition. His most notable work, the Forsyte Saga, delves into the lives of a wealthy family in Victorian England, highlighting themes of class and morality. Galsworthy's writing is characterized by its keen observation and rich character development, often reflecting his own experiences and the societal changes of his time. In addition to his novels, he contributed significantly to the theatre with plays such as "A Family Man" and "The Complete Plays of John Galsworthy." His works remain an important part of early 20th-century literature, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations.