Plays : Third Series

"Plays: Third Series" by John Galsworthy is a compilation of plays from the early 1900s. It presents three dramas—"The Fugitive," "The Pigeon," and "The Mob"—that tackle themes of interpersonal connections, what society expects of people, and tough decisions about right and wrong. Opening the series, "The Fugitive" dives into the rocky marriage of George and Clare Dedmond, showing the lack of emotion and disagreements in their relationship. The play kicks off in George's apartment as he nervously awaits Clare's return, bothered by her lateness before guests arrive. The first scenes hint at trouble, as conversations touch on Clare’s actions and her connection to a man named Malise. When Clare finally appears, she shares her mixed feelings about the marriage, the pressures of society, and her desire to escape her restricted life, setting the stage for stories about love, responsibility, and finding oneself when society is pushing down.