Anna Christie Summary
Eugene O'Neill

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Anna Christie went through several revisions before its Broadway debut at the Vanderbilt Theatre on November 2, 1921. O'Neill's first version was a four-act play entitled Chris, which opened in Atlantic City, New Jersey on March 8, 1920. Anna's father dominated this play, and Anna and Mat were minor roles. O'Neill called his second version The Ole Davil, which provided the outline for the final version. O'Neill's last revisions strengthened the character of Anna and reworked the...

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Anna's Acceptance of Her Sordid Past

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In Anna Christie, Anna's connection with the sea, her reconciliation with her father, and her love for Mat Burke result in self acceptance which leads to personal redemption. Anna Christie depicts a ... Read more

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