1. Laughter and Terror in The Caretaker by Harold Pinter
He is a mean and clearly a sadistic man, who enjoys the feeling of power over others, especially Davies, who is an easy target for him. ... Davies is completely lost, and does not know what to do to get out of the unpleasant and threatening situation. ... Anyone can see that this was not the case, and if the scene seemed funny, it now becomes very unpleasant as it is clear what a monster Mick has just been. Once again a feeling of compassion towards Davies is emerged in the audience. ... Of course, he must find satisfaction in the feeling of power over Davies, but why just Davies, who is a...
- Word Count: 2019
- Approx Pages: 8
- Grade Level: High School