Dr. Jonathan

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Set against the backdrop of war, the narrative explores a New England mill owner's struggle to protect his son from the horrors of battle. Despite the father's efforts to dissuade him, the son enlists and returns home traumatized by shell shock. The play delves into themes of parental conflict, the impact of war on the individual, and the emotional scars left behind, highlighting the complexities of duty and the personal cost of conflict.