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Unspoken Words: Mendacity and Truth

Set in Mississippi, a family reunites to celebrate Big Daddy's birthday, unaware of his terminal illness. Unveiling mendacity and truth within the family dynamics, particularly focusing on Big Daddy, Brick, and Maggie. Two editions of the play exist: the original draft and a revised version by Elia Kazan. The film adaptation, directed by Richard Brooks, omits the homosexual implications present in the play.

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Unspoken Words: Mendacity and Truth

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  1. Unspoken words mendacity and truth 9642036 邱蘭芬

  2. Plot • The play was set in Mississippi, a family gathered together to celebrate Big Daddy’s 65th birthday. The reality was that all the family members except Big Daddy and Big Mama knew that Big Daddy was dying of cancer. The elder son, Gooper and his wife were planning to get Big Daddy’s estate, while the younger son, Brick, was alcoholic and indifferent to his wife Maggie.

  3. Three main Characters • Big Daddy

  4. Three main Characters • Brick

  5. Three main Characters • Maggie(The Cat)

  6. Two Editions of the play • Original draft • Revised Version(Suggested by Elia Kazan)—about Big Daddy, Brick and Maggie

  7. About the Film • Director—Richard Brooks • Homosexual implications was deducted

  8. Thank you

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