The Conduct of Life by María Irene Fornés

The Conduct of Life

María Irene Fornés

152 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

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Description

Orlando, a military officer and professional torturer, takes out the frustrations of his thwarted ambitions on his wife, Leticia, their maid, and the young woman he keeps in sexual bondage.

Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 100%
challenging 66%
emotional 66%
sad 66%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.79

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