Hirst

Hirst is an elderly, upper class man and one of the two main characters in the play. The play takes place entirely in his house. He is apparently a well-known writer but the specifics of this are left unclear. Hirst is a complex figure whose identity is shaped by power, memory, and vulnerability. Once apparently a successful man of letters, Hirst now exists in a state of psychological liminality, trapped between past and present, dominance and dependence. Through Hirst, the play explores the fragility of identity and the corrosive effects of age, addiction, and memory loss.

From the outset, Hirst is presented as a figure of wealth and status. He lives in an opulent house, drinks expensive whiskey, and commands authority over the space he inhabits. Yet this outward power is quickly undermined by his increasing dependence on alcohol and his inability to distinguish truth from fiction. His...