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Long Christmas Dinner, The*
- 1975 ----- color ----- 36 min ----- 16mm
- (Written by Thorton Wilder) The dining room at the Bayard house at Christmas time is the setting for this short play which spans ninety years in the history of the family. By focusing upon the ritual of Christmas dinner, Wilder radically telescopes the time period which enables him to emphasize recurring themes in the experiences shared by the various family members. Each generation grows to adulthood as older family members pass away. The dialogue is somewhat stylized, and the characters frequently repeat phrases and mannerisms, preserving a sense of continuity and traditional throughout the play. As a result, the audience gradually becomes aware that the accumulated experiences of the past are still present, shaping the lives of the characters. By the end of the play the family members have separated, and the third generation of children no longer inhabit the old Bayard home. (Deposited by the generosity of Intermediate School District 110) (Restricted to use by institutions of learning within the State of Washington only)
- Topics: (Drama, Family Life, Literature: American)
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