The Visit by David Cory (1969)

Name: The Visit
Author: David Cory

The Visit by Friedrich Dürrenmatt is a play that explores the themes of guilt, justice, and the consequences of one's actions. The story centers around an old man named Alfred Ill who has made a fortune through questionable means and is now facing the consequences of his past actions. The play begins with Alfred's wife, Claire, inviting a young woman named Sophie to visit their home for a week. Sophie is a poor orphan who was raised by Alfred's family after her parents died in a car accident. During her visit, Sophie discovers that Alfred has been embezzling money from his company and is now facing criminal charges. As the play progresses, Sophie becomes increasingly suspicious of Alfred's intentions and begins to question his guilt. She eventually uncovers evidence of his crimes and confronts him about them. The climax of the play occurs when Sophie reveals the truth about Alfred's actions to Claire, leading to a dramatic confrontation between the three characters. Throughout the play, Dürrenmatt explores the themes of guilt, justice, and the consequences of one's actions. He also examines the complex relationships between the characters and the ways in which their past experiences shape their present. The Visit is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged play that continues to be performed and studied around the world.

By David Cory · First published 1969 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure · 2,619 words

First lines

Oh, when you don't know what to do Just take a book and read it through. Most often something there you'll find To give you a contented mind.

You see, we often grow tired of the same old thing. Our roller skates are put aside, our bat and ball don't interest us; we don't wish to even run about and look for a good time. And that's just the way Little Jack Rabbit felt. So, what did he do? Well, he didn't do anything till Lady Love, his patient bunny rabbit mother, suggested that he read a book.

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The Visit is listed on Textopian as a short story by David Cory, dated 1969 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: David Cory
Date: 1969 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure
Length: 2,619 words
Structure: 1 section, 73 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Children's Literature — David Cory is well known for writing books that are primarily targeted towards young readers. The plot, themes, and language used in 'The Visit' is suitable for children.
Adventure — The narrative of 'The Visit' involves characters exploring new environments and overcoming challenges, which is characteristic of adventure literature.