Why Marry?
Why Marry? is a 1917 comedy play by Jesse Lynch Williams that won the first Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1918. Set in a country house, the play explores the complexities of love and marriage through the interactions of a spirited cast, particularly focusing on Jean and her fiancé Rex, as well as the more modern relationship of Helen and Ernest. It examines traditional versus contemporary views on marriage and the challenges individuals face in asserting their desires amid societal expectations.
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“No! Such as they will not destroy marriage”
— Jesse Lynch Williams
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