"Swat the Fly!": A One-Act Fantasy: Play Guide and Free Edition
"Swat the Fly!": A One-Act Fantasy: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
"Swat the Fly!": A One-Act Fantasy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Gates, Eleanor (1875–1951).
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"Swat the Fly!" by Eleanor Gates is a one-act fantasy play written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a garden behind a laboratory for animal experimentation, highlighting the ethical dilemmas surrounding vivisection and animal rights. The play explores themes of compassion, cruelty, and the interconnectedness of all living beings through a humorous yet poignant narrative. The plot centers on a confrontation between a doctor experimenting on animals and a woman inspector who questions his methods. A boy enters to feed the animals, believing they're being mistreated, which leads to a debate over the morality of animal testing. While the animals express their grievances against the doctor, they ultimately discover that a common fly is the real threat, carrying diseases that necessitate the doctor's work. In a twist, they decide to team up against the fly, realizing that it is the source of their troubles, resulting in a comical yet insightful resolution where they resolve to "swat the fly" instead of the doctor. The play cleverly uses anthropomorphic animals to discuss serious issues, blending humor with a message about the responsibility humans have towards animals and nature.
Book and edition facts
- Title: "Swat the Fly!": A One-Act Fantasy
- Author credits: Gates, Eleanor (1875–1951)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American drama -- 20th century
- Flies as carriers of disease
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- Category: Humour
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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