The disobedient child

by Thomas Ingelend

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60 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1560

Reviews

[JJ Waggy · Rating 3 out of 5]

For being a morality play, this doesn't have a lot of hallmarks of most morality plays. God is left out (though the Devil has a four-page monologue) and the theme of redemption isn't really touched until the song at the end.
The play is pretty funny, though. In this edition, it was still in the Renaissance typeface, so if you can't read that you're going to have a tough time of it. If you can, though, you're in for a treat of whiny sons, hilariously disrespectful servants, a real shrew of a wife, and a completely arrogant Devil.
The ending just sort of...ends, which I found annoying, with no real resolution--not even in the epilogue/bergomask. But there are some great lines here about marital "bliss"--and if anyone is thinking of performing it, some great opportunities for stage combat.