Project Gutenberg 2007-09-16 Public domain in the USA. 153 O'Neill, Eugene 1888 1953 O'Neill, Eugene Gladstone O'Neill, Eugene G. (Eugene Gladstone) The Straw Produced by Martin Agren and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Straw" by Eugene O'Neill is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the struggles of a widower, Bill Carmody, and his family as they cope with the illness of his daughter Eileen, who is diagnosed with tuberculosis. The play delves into themes of poverty, familial responsibility, and the harsh realities of life for those in lower socio-economic strata, presenting the dynamic and often tumultuous relationships within the Carmody household. The opening portion introduces us to the Carmody family dynamic, presenting Bill's rough demeanor and the challenging, often chaotic environment that his children navigate. Bill's selfishness and anger manifest toward his ill daughter and his other children, while we see hints of Eileen's nurturing nature amid her deteriorating health. As the family struggles with the complexities of Eileen's illness and Bill's handling of it, the scene sets a poignant tone of desperation and sadness, enhanced by the introduction of other characters like doctors and Eileen’s love interest, which will likely complicate the family's already tenuous situation. The beginning of the play sets the stage for exploration of relationships, burdens of care, and the impact of illness on familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.1 (6th grade). 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