Dead Hands (Oberon Modern Plays)
“Dead Hands” by Howard Barker is a dramatic work published by Oberon Books on September 1, 2005. This edition spans 72 pages and is presented in English. The play centers around a young man who rushes to his dying father’s bedside, only to find he has arrived too late. His younger brother, who was present during the death, exhibits a suspiciously ambiguous attitude, raising questions about the intentions of the deceased man’s mistress and creating a tense atmosphere among the mourners.
Readers will find that the narrative delves into themes of familial tension and the complexities of grief as the characters grapple with their emotions and suspicions. The play captures the disintegration of relationships amidst a backdrop of feverish imaginings, reflecting the psychological turmoil that accompanies loss. This edition offers a concise exploration of these dynamics, showcasing Barker’s unique voice in contemporary drama.
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A young man rushes to reach the bedside of his dying father, but arrives too late. His younger brother was present at the death, but his attitude is strangely ambiguous, and the elder brother becomes suspicious. The intentions of the dead man’s mistress are also unclear. The mourners become increasingly consumed by feverish imagining, building a powerfully tense atmosphere as their characters start to disintegrate.
This new play by international dramatist, poet and theorist, Howard Barker, toured in a production by The Wrestling School theatre company in 2005.
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