Captain Brassbound's Conversion By: Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
Captain Brassbound's Conversion by Bernard Shaw is a thought-provoking and unique play that delves deep into themes of justice, morality, and personal transformation. Set in Morocco, the story follows the adventures of Lady Cicely Waynflete, a young British woman who is determined to bring a notorious Arab pirate, Captain Brassbound, to justice. The play opens with Lady Cicely arriving in Morocco with a clear mission in mind - to capture Captain Brassbound and deliver him to British authorities to face his crimes. As the story unfolds, the audience is introduced to an array of fascinating characters who challenge and shape both Lady Cicely's beliefs and the conventional ideas of justice. One of the most compelling aspects of this play is Shaw's strong and vivid characterization. Lady Cicely is a spirited and fearless young woman who is driven by her sense of right and wrong. Her determination to bring Captain Brassbound to justice propels the story forward, and her interactions with the various characters allow for fascinating discussions on morality and the nature of justice itself. Captain Brassbound, on the other hand, is portrayed as a complex and charismatic figure. Shaw expertly weaves his character, exposing the audience to his inner conflicts and challenges their preconceived notions of who a pirate is and what drives him. This exploration of Captain Brassbound's inner transformation, as well as his interactions with Lady Cicely, provides the play with layers of depth and intrigue. Shaw's masterful writing also shines through in the dialogue between the characters. The conversations are thought-provoking, filled with wit, and often touch upon profound philosophical questions. The play prompts the audience to question their own moral compass and consider the complexities of justice and the consequences of one's actions. Furthermore, the setting of Morocco provides a rich and vibrant backdrop for the story. Shaw's vivid descriptions transport the reader to a place filled with exoticism and cultural differences, adding an additional layer of intrigue to the plot. If there is one criticism to be made, it would be that the play occasionally becomes overly didactic, with Shaw's ideas and philosophies taking center stage. However, this can also be seen as a testament to his intellectual prowess and his ability to challenge societal norms through his writing. In conclusion, Captain Brassbound's Conversion is a captivating and thought-provoking play that explores themes of justice, morality, and personal transformation. Shaw's well-drawn characters, stimulating dialogue, and rich setting make this play a must-read for anyone seeking a stimulating intellectual and emotional experience. First Page: CAPTAIN BRASSBOUND'S CONVERSION By Bernard Shaw ACT I On the heights overlooking the harbor of Mogador, a seaport on the west coast of Morocco, the missionary, in the coolness of the late afternoon, is following the precept of Voltaire by cultivating his garden. He is an elderly Scotchman, spiritually a little weatherbeaten, as having to navigate his creed in strange waters crowded with other craft but still a convinced son of the Free Church and the North African Mission, with a faithful brown eye, and a peaceful soul. Physically a wiry small knit man, well tanned, clean shaven, with delicate resolute features and a twinkle of mild humor. He wears the sun helmet and pagri, the neutral tinted spectacles, and the white canvas Spanish sand shoes of the modern Scotch missionary: but instead of a cheap tourist's suit from Glasgow, a grey flannel shirt with white collar, a green sailor knot tie with a cheap pin in it, he wears a suit of clean white linen, acceptable in color, if not in cut, to the Moorish mind. The view from the garden includes much Atlantic Ocean and a long stretch of sandy coast to the south, swept by the north east trade wind, and scantily nourishing a few stunted pepper trees, mangy palms, and tamarisks. The prospect ends, as far as the land is concerned, in little hills that come nearly to the sea: rudiments, these, of the Atlas Mountains... Continue reading book >>

Captain Brassbound's Conversion By: Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

Captain Brassbound's Conversion by Bernard Shaw is a thought-provoking and unique play that delves deep into themes of justice, morality, and personal transformation. Set in Morocco, the story follows the adventures of Lady Cicely Waynflete, a young British woman who is determined to bring a notorious Arab pirate, Captain Brassbound, to justice.

The play opens with Lady Cicely arriving in Morocco with a clear mission in mind - to capture Captain Brassbound and deliver him to British authorities to face his crimes. As the story unfolds, the audience is introduced to an array of fascinating characters who challenge and shape both Lady Cicely's beliefs and the conventional ideas of justice.

One of the most compelling aspects of this play is Shaw's strong and vivid characterization. Lady Cicely is a spirited and fearless young woman who is driven by her sense of right and wrong. Her determination to bring Captain Brassbound to justice propels the story forward, and her interactions with the various characters allow for fascinating discussions on morality and the nature of justice itself.

Captain Brassbound, on the other hand, is portrayed as a complex and charismatic figure. Shaw expertly weaves his character, exposing the audience to his inner conflicts and challenges their preconceived notions of who a pirate is and what drives him. This exploration of Captain Brassbound's inner transformation, as well as his interactions with Lady Cicely, provides the play with layers of depth and intrigue.

Shaw's masterful writing also shines through in the dialogue between the characters. The conversations are thought-provoking, filled with wit, and often touch upon profound philosophical questions. The play prompts the audience to question their own moral compass and consider the complexities of justice and the consequences of one's actions.

Furthermore, the setting of Morocco provides a rich and vibrant backdrop for the story. Shaw's vivid descriptions transport the reader to a place filled with exoticism and cultural differences, adding an additional layer of intrigue to the plot.

If there is one criticism to be made, it would be that the play occasionally becomes overly didactic, with Shaw's ideas and philosophies taking center stage. However, this can also be seen as a testament to his intellectual prowess and his ability to challenge societal norms through his writing.

In conclusion, Captain Brassbound's Conversion is a captivating and thought-provoking play that explores themes of justice, morality, and personal transformation. Shaw's well-drawn characters, stimulating dialogue, and rich setting make this play a must-read for anyone seeking a stimulating intellectual and emotional experience.

First Page:

CAPTAIN BRASSBOUND'S CONVERSION

By Bernard Shaw

ACT I

On the heights overlooking the harbor of Mogador, a seaport on the west coast of Morocco, the missionary, in the coolness of the late afternoon, is following the precept of Voltaire by cultivating his garden. He is an elderly Scotchman, spiritually a little weatherbeaten, as having to navigate his creed in strange waters crowded with other craft but still a convinced son of the Free Church and the North African Mission, with a faithful brown eye, and a peaceful soul. Physically a wiry small knit man, well tanned, clean shaven, with delicate resolute features and a twinkle of mild humor. He wears the sun helmet and pagri, the neutral tinted spectacles, and the white canvas Spanish sand shoes of the modern Scotch missionary: but instead of a cheap tourist's suit from Glasgow, a grey flannel shirt with white collar, a green sailor knot tie with a cheap pin in it, he wears a suit of clean white linen, acceptable in color, if not in cut, to the Moorish mind.

The view from the garden includes much Atlantic Ocean and a long stretch of sandy coast to the south, swept by the north east trade wind, and scantily nourishing a few stunted pepper trees, mangy palms, and tamarisks. The prospect ends, as far as the land is concerned, in little hills that come nearly to the sea: rudiments, these, of the Atlas Mountains... Continue reading book >>

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