The Caretaker by Harold Pinter

The Caretaker

Harold Pinter

43 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

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Description

This play was first performed in 1960. Harold Pinter specializes in the tragicomedy of the breakdown of communication, broadly in the tradition of the theatre of the absurds and this is demonstrated in both The Caretaker and The Birthday Party.

Community Reviews Summary of 324 reviews

Moods

tense 71%
reflective 57%
challenging 42%
dark 42%
funny 28%
mysterious 28%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.36

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