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Loading... Oleanna (1992)by David Mamet
None. Elegant and complex. It stings, and the more I scratch the more it itches. ( )Though I enjoyed this play less than American Buffalo, I thought Mamet had a much clearer sense of vision in this one. The development from the beginning was very startling, and I imagine seeing Will Macy in this rold would have been a great experience. Overall, a stronger play than American Buffalo text-wise, though I have a feeling that the former probably is a better play to watch. With a much lower swearing count than the usual Mamet fare Oleanna is a campus play focusing on the issue of sexual harrassment or is it political correctness? John, a university professor,is skewered out of his smug, cosy assumptions by an initially mousy then strident accusing student Carol. A great play for illuminating the man-woman power divide. One provocative play that doesn't need to behest discussion. A fascinating look at the politically correct and sexual harassment - where do you draw the line? Mamet has a difficult style, but if you hang on, you will be duly rewarded. no reviews | add a review Is contained inHas as a study
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