What Is The Meaning Of The Mare's Nest

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The Mare’s Nest is a play written by Joseph Goodrich, inspired by William Shakespear. The meaning of the Mare’s Nest can be defined as a deliberate hoax, a fallacy perception, or merely an illusion of some sort. Also, a Mare’s Nest can refer to a particular situation, setting, or condition that has immense confusion and or disorder. In this instance, a Mare’s Nest is a duo play script that takes place during the winter of 1943. The characters in this play are Donnelly and Rose. According to Joseph Goodrich, Donnelly can be between the ages of 40 to 60 and is described as an ambitious individual with lots of energy. Rose is projected to be in her early 20’s, and she is a servant to Donnelly. According to Joseph Goodrich, Rose is diligently working to change the perception that Donnelly has of her. Rose wishes to befriend Donnelly to convey her trustworthiness and break down the barriers that contribute to this. As a result of Rose’s diligent efforts, she is able to have Donnelly alter his …show more content…

As she leaves, Donnelly insists to himself that she is not able to complete the task as he sits at the table and continues to type. In fact, he appears to be doing this in a suspenseful manner, almost like he is eager to see if she is indeed trustworthy enough to deliver a letter with important content. Rose successfully returns from the post office having delivered the letter and obtaining the receipt and is met by Sadie as she walked up the doorsteps. Sadie is concerned as to why Rose left the house, so Sadie asks Rose where she had went. Rose, out of breath, responds that she just finished dropping of Donnelly’s coats at the cleaner. As the two walked inside the townhouse, Sadie notices the receipt from the post office in Rose’s left hand, and screams out to her brother, “I told you she can do it under ten minutes, splendid pay me my money

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