Publication: October 13, 2009, by Vintage
Genre: Adult Fiction, Play, Classic
Pages: 55
Format: Paperback
Source: Borrowed
Rating:
This play about a young white boy and two African servants is at once a compelling drama of South African apartheid and a universal coming-of-age story. Originally produced in 1982, it is now an acknowledged classic of the stage, whose themes of injustice, racism, friendship, and reconciliation traverse borders and time.
My Thoughts:
From all the books I was required to read this year for school, Master Harold... and the boys honestly was the best. As you can see from my five-star rating, it wasn't amazing. It wasn't life-changing. But I can admit that it was very excellent, and enjoyable. Even though it seemed rather simplistic from the fact that it literally featured three present characters in one boring setting (a room in the midst of a rainy day in South Africa, it was meaningful and special. More books (or plays) need to address the issues highlighted by Fugard's writing. It's also SUPER important to have high school-aged teens read this so that they can use the lessons and topics addressed in the real world. That's one of the reasons why I personally love reading: it teaches us things without us even knowing. It just becomes second-nature to spread the loving messages that authors attempt to showcase.
THIS PLAY WAS ALSO REALLY SAD AND MEANINGFUL. Especially in the way that if you read the background story of the author, you can tell that the story is based on the author's life, in a way. Athol Fugard lived a similar life to the play's main character, Hally. Hally's family is fortunate to be white and wealthy, allowing them to receive some extra help from two black men who are forced to see that even the connections and relationship they established with Hally did not change anything about the way society works. It's heartbreaking.
This is a tiny, QUICK read so I highly recommend picking it up at any time. You'll understand the message immediately and it'll come so easily. It's important to realize the themes and use them in modern literature.
Master Harold and... the boys is a read everyone should pick up. You know those lists that state, "30 Books to Read Before You Die"? Yeah, this should be on all of those lists. Help me make that happen by reading this meaningful, deep story.
THIS PLAY WAS ALSO REALLY SAD AND MEANINGFUL. Especially in the way that if you read the background story of the author, you can tell that the story is based on the author's life, in a way. Athol Fugard lived a similar life to the play's main character, Hally. Hally's family is fortunate to be white and wealthy, allowing them to receive some extra help from two black men who are forced to see that even the connections and relationship they established with Hally did not change anything about the way society works. It's heartbreaking.
This is a tiny, QUICK read so I highly recommend picking it up at any time. You'll understand the message immediately and it'll come so easily. It's important to realize the themes and use them in modern literature.
Master Harold and... the boys is a read everyone should pick up. You know those lists that state, "30 Books to Read Before You Die"? Yeah, this should be on all of those lists. Help me make that happen by reading this meaningful, deep story.
What are some classics that talk about racism?
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