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Mildly amusing clash of the generations, as a trio of unmarried daughters, propelled by the most steadfast among them, outmanoeuvre their stern and old-fashioned father, first about marriage and then second in even more significant ways.
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Cover Story HOBSON’S CHOICE COVER STORY / Democracy / 2019 / by : MG Devasahayam, Alam Srinivas and MK Shukla. If he does agree, what effect will her plan have on him and his entire being?
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21-Hobson's Choice by Harold Brighouse (Play-E Book) 5* When trying to find something about this play that takes place in England c.1880, I came upon a certain reference to the name of the story: Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2014. I read this first in school, then watched the film, the play and the ballet(all through my school). Listen to thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, originals and more. Taglines Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App.
Henry is miserly, dipsomaniacal, and tyrannical, not allowing his daughters to date since their sole purpose in life is in service to him and the shop (receiving no wages for their services). Mildly amusing clash of the generations, as a trio of unmarried daughters, propelled by the most steadfast among them, outmanoeuvre their stern and old-fashioned father, first about marriage and then second in even more significant ways.
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2014. I’ve always loved this play , since I read it and saw the film starring Charles Laughton and John Mills and Brenda De Banzie especially as Maggie . I will now be buying a paperback version.
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As such, she makes a proposal to timid Willy Mossop, the shop's poor, uneducated, and illiterate boot hand (yet best boot maker, apparently better than any boot maker in nearby Manchester), who has known no other professional life than the shop. Despite the differences in their social classes, Maggie believes she can show her father that she can find a husband while also forcing him to treat Willy better (and by association her) in paying him decent wages, otherwise she will use her wifely influence to convince Willy to take his and her valuable services elsewhere. All the characters are interesting when you analysis and read between the lines, especially Maggie, Willie and Hobson; you see a different perceptive of the unique characters throughout the play. Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Synopsis submission guide. |
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2017. 21-Hobson's Choice by Harold Brighouse (Play-E Book) 5* When trying to find something about this play that takes place in England c.1880, I came upon a certain reference to the name of the story: A Hobson's choice is a free choice in which only one thing is offered. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Although many readers would find her amusingly bold giv.
When he decrees "no marriages" to avoid the expensive matter of settlements, eldest daughter Maggie (Brenda de Banzie) rebels and sets her sights on Will Mossop (Sir John Mills), Hobson's star bootmaker.
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Set in Lowry era Manchester it is interesting that the play opened in the Us, who would no doubt have great sympathy with the pioneering spirit of young(ish) Maggie, who is the fulcrum of the play's action. The link to Kindle takes you straight to this version, an updated twist on the play with Indian characters replacing the original family. The play is quite funny sometimes with a memorable female protagonist. When trying to find something about this play that takes place in England c.1880, I came upon a certain reference to the name of the story: A Hobson's choice is a free choice in which only one thing is offered.
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Behind the boots and clogs are individuals who must also be determined and strong in a society that gives them little credence. Loved this almost as much as the David Lean movie.
He was a prominent member, together with Allan Monkhouse and Stanley Houghton, of a group known as the Manchester School of dramatists. This is a GCSE set text at my placement school and I thought it best that I read it so that when I work with Year 11, I can help them understand it. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2016.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2013. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. When trying to find something about this play that takes place in England c.1880, I came upon a certain reference to the name of the story: A comedy play about 3 daughters who do all the work and their overbearing father who does all the drinking.
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Incensed by her father's attitude, Maggie decides she must show him how wrong he is about her being an unmarryingable spinster. Plot Keywords
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