Travesties - Act 1, Part 4 Summary & Analysis

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Travesties - Act 1, Part 4 Summary & Analysis

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Act 1, Part 4 Summary

In fairly straightforward language, Joyce introduces himself. Gwen and Tzara greet each other, Gwen introduces Henry to Joyce, and then introduces Joyce to Tzara, saying they're in a similar line of work, writing poetry. Tzara compliments Joyce on his work, using words incorrectly and excusing himself by saying that he's a foreigner. In an exchange of dialogue that clearly echoes Earnest, Tzara and Gwen talk flirtatiously about the beauty of Joyce's poetry.

As Tzara goes off into a corner and begins to write, Carr makes a joke about Joyce's name and asks why he's there. Joyce says he's the business manager for The English Players, a company that wants to mount a season of British plays. Gwen explains that Joyce thought Carr's official diplomatic support might help the project succeed, and Joyce adds that the British community in Switzerland doesn't seem...

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