War Brides: A Play in One Act

"War Brides: A Play in One Act" by Marion Craig Wentworth is a poignant play set during a time of war that examines how women are affected by conflict, and the narrative follows Amelia, who is torn between marrying a soldier as a patriotic act and her dreams of being a nurse, while her sister, Hedwig, passionately fights against both the idea of war brides and the war itself. The play captures the emotional turmoil of these women as they deal with societal pressures, loss, and the grim realities of war, focusing on the conflict between national duty and the desire for peace and personal freedom; Hedwig's eventual choice serves as a powerful representation of the struggles women faced during wartime.