Tryst Report

What is the writer's purpose?
To make the audience go through a multitude of emotions.

What is the writer's tone?
In the first part of the play, the tone is quite humourous, but as time goes by, it gets more serious and dramatic. The play ends on a very sad and dramatic tone.

How does the story begin?
The author begins the play by establishing the setting and the tone. The two main characters tell us about themselves and we discover the time and place of the play.

How does the story develop?
The story develops around the relationship between Adelaide and George. We see how they get to know one another and how their love for each other comes alive. Throughout the play, the characters talk about their past and how it has affected them now as adults. Apart from these flashbacks however, the story is told in a chronological order.

How does the story end?
The story ends with a very un-expected twist. The author has us all fooled by thinking that Adelaide and George will live happily ever after, but in fact, when Adelaide goes to take a very much deserved bath, he goes in and pushes her head under the water to drown her.

Who tells the story?
The story is told by the two main characters, Adelaide Pinchin and George Love. Throughout the course of the play, they both give their different interpretations of what is going on, the way they see it.

What is the language and style like?
The language and style is quite formal because the play takes place in the early 19th century. The characters speak with an english accent since they are in London, England.

What images are used?
Adelaide's character gives the impression on being very weak and frail by the way she holds herself and speaks, but later in the play, she becomes a bit more independant and more determined. George's character gives the impression of being very strong and bold but actually he is a bit of a coward.

What are the characters like?
Adelaide Pinchin is a poor hat maker who has no self-confidence and always lives cautiously. She never gets out of line, because her father instilled fear and discipline in her at an early age. He was abusive and made her develop an eating disorder for wich she suffers abundantly as an adult. George Love is a man who marry's women, steals their money and then takes off at once before they even notice. He seems very sure of himself and is very charming and so lots of women fall for him. George is a lot like Adelaide in the sense that he has a bad past, but pretends like nothing is ever wrong.

How important is the setting in conveying the ideas and mood of the story?
The setting is a very important element to understanding the story. Since it take place in the early 19th century England, we can imagine how different the mentality was and how different society was.