The Curious Savage

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The Curious Savage is a comedic stage play by John Patrick that follows an eccentric widow who is committed to a sanatorium by her greedy stepchildren, exploring themes of sanity, kindness, and the value of nonconformity.

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instanceOf comedy play
stage play
author John Patrick
character Dr. Emmett
Ethel P. Savage
Fairy May
Florence
Hannibal
Jeffrey
Lily Belle
Mrs. Paddy
Samuel
Titus
conflict individual vs. materialistic society
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
dramaticStructure three-act play
explores acceptance of unconventional people
the value of compassion over wealth
what it means to be sane
firstPerformanceLocation United States of America
surface form: United States
genre comedy
dramatic comedy
hasSubject eccentric widow
greedy stepchildren
isPopularFor ensemble cast roles
strong roles for older actresses
warm comedic tone
language English
mainCharacter Ethel P. Savage
plotSummary An eccentric widow is committed to a sanatorium by her greedy stepchildren, where she befriends the residents and challenges conventional ideas of sanity and value.
protagonist Ethel P. Savage
setting The Cloisters
sanatorium
theme family conflict
greed
kindness
nonconformity
sanity
value of imagination
timePeriodOfSetting mid-20th century
tone heartwarming
whimsical
typicalProductionVenue community theatre
high school theatre

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John Patrick notableWork The Curious Savage
John Patrick wrote The Curious Savage