The Caretaker by Harold Pinter | Summary | Characters | Themes | Analysis

"The Caretaker" is a classic tragicomedy play by Harold Pinter. It was first performed in 1960 and became Pinter’s first commercially successful production. The play is a study of how power, allegiance and corrupted innocence affect a lonely tramp and two brothers who he meets. It’s a typical three-act play and is Pinter’s sixth work. Pinter’s renowned for the psychological depth and focus of his plays which translates well into the theatre. For his contributions to screenwriting, playwriting, and poetry, he received the 2005 Nobel Prize for Literature. He’s one of the most influential playwrights of modern times.

There are three main characters—Aston, who lives in a house owned by his brother, Mick, and Davies, an older man who lives as a tramp. Aston once received electric shock treatment and the resulting brain damage leaves him isolated and looking for companionship. He’s very vulnerable to anyone looking to take advantage of his kind spirit.

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