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The Maids by Jean Genet (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Maids with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Maids by Jean Genet, a play that describes the daily ritual of two sisters employed as maids, who re-enact the death of their mistress, until the day when the role play becomes a reality. This unsettling play confronts readers with the existence of the dark drives behind our human nature. The play is based loosely on two maids who brutally murdered their employer and her daughter, making the work even more shocking yet also all the more riveting for audiences around the world.
Find out everything you need to know about The Maids in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Maids by Jean Genet, a play that describes the daily ritual of two sisters employed as maids, who re-enact the death of their mistress, until the day when the role play becomes a reality. This unsettling play confronts readers with the existence of the dark drives behind our human nature. The play is based loosely on two maids who brutally murdered their employer and her daughter, making the work even more shocking yet also all the more riveting for audiences around the world.
Find out everything you need to know about The Maids in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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