The Superior Miss Pellender: A Play In Three Acts (1907)

By Sydney Bowkett and Sidney Bowkett

Book Overview

The Superior Miss Pellender is a play written by Sidney Bowkett and published in 1907. The play follows the story of Miss Pellender, a headmistress of a girls' school who is known for her strict disciplinary measures and her belief in the superiority of women. The play is divided into three acts and explores the themes of gender roles, education, and societal expectations.In the first act, Miss Pellender is introduced as a formidable character who is feared by her students and colleagues alike. She is determined to instill her values of discipline and hard work in her students, and is not afraid to use punishment to achieve her goals. However, her beliefs are challenged when a new teacher, Mr. Gray, is hired at the school. Mr. Gray is a progressive thinker who challenges Miss Pellender's ideas about women's superiority and the importance of discipline.In the second act, Miss Pellender's beliefs are further tested when a group of former students return to the school for a reunion. These former students, who have gone on to successful careers and happy lives, challenge Miss Pellender's ideas about the role of women in society and the importance of education. Miss Pellender begins to question her own beliefs and the way she has been running the school.In the final act, Miss Pellender must make a decision about the future of the school and her own beliefs. She must choose between maintaining her strict disciplinary measures and allowing her students to explore their own ideas and beliefs. The play ends with Miss Pellender making a decision that will have a profound impact on the future of the school and the lives of her students.Overall, The Superior Miss Pellender is a thought-provoking play that explores important themes about education, gender roles, and societal expectations. It is a timeless work that still resonates with audiences today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165659700
• ISBN13: 9781165659708
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"