What is the Plot Structure of "The Caretaker" written by Harold Pinter?
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What is the Plot Structure of "The Caretaker" written by Harold Pinter?
This three-act play involves interactions between a mentally-challenged man, Aston; a tramp, Davies, whom Aston brings home to his attic room; and Aston's younger brother (Mick), who appears responsible for the house.
Nothing much really happens in 'The Caretaker'. There's no complex plot with surprising shifts, tantalising twists or skeletons that leap out of cupboards. What actually happens is that a man called Aston brings an older man, Davies, back to his room in a house owned by his brother, Mick. Aston allows the older man – who seems to be homeless – to stay in his room. As time progresses, Aston and Mick ask Davies to be the caretaker at the house, but things don't seem to work out as planned.
Nothing much really happens in 'The Caretaker'. There's no complex plot with surprising shifts, tantalising twists or skeletons that leap out of cupboards. What actually happens is that a man called Aston brings an older man, Davies, back to his room in a house owned by his brother, Mick. Aston allows the older man – who seems to be homeless – to stay in his room. As time progresses, Aston and Mick ask Davies to be the caretaker at the house, but things don't seem to work out as planned.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Caretaker
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