Works of Harold Pinter: Summary And Critical Analysis Of The Homecoming

Monarch Notes, 20050229 by Pinter, Harold

Pinter, Harold Monarch Notes 01-01-1963 Summary And Critical Analysis Of The Homecoming Summary Of The Action Act One As the play opens, Max and Lenny, his middle son, seemingly almost come to blows as they verbally abuse one another. Sam, Max's brother, comes home from work and Max turns on him, berating him - bringing about a response about MacGregor.

Joey, the youngest son, home from training at the gym, walks in and is included in Max's tirade. That night Teddy enthusiastically brings a hesitant Ruth home to meet his family after his six years' absence. Ruth leaves. Lenny enters. The brothers talk unconcernedly. Teddy exits. Ruth returns. She talks casually with Lenny while he fantasizes, then she "propositions" him. Ruth exits; Max enters and...