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Set in a post-World War II Italian village, the narrative explores the stark contrast between the idealized image of Pinocchio and the grim reality of his birthplace, now plagued by corruption and poverty. As an adult U.S.O. entertainer, Pinocchio embodies both naivety and a potential for cruelty, navigating a world rife with crime and despair. His monologue on the American dream reveals a darkly ironic perspective on success, emphasizing ruthless ambition and dishonesty while juxtaposing his cheerful demeanor with the village's bleakness.
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The Return Of Pinocchio, Richard Nelson
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- The Return Of Pinocchio
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Nelson
- Publisher
- Broadway Play Publishing
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 56
- ISBN13
- 9780881457179
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Set in a post-World War II Italian village, the narrative explores the stark contrast between the idealized image of Pinocchio and the grim reality of his birthplace, now plagued by corruption and poverty. As an adult U.S.O. entertainer, Pinocchio embodies both naivety and a potential for cruelty, navigating a world rife with crime and despair. His monologue on the American dream reveals a darkly ironic perspective on success, emphasizing ruthless ambition and dishonesty while juxtaposing his cheerful demeanor with the village's bleakness.