My monologue is taken from Bad Habits by Terrence McNally and appears on page 19 (1; 2).I’m Dolly Scupp, my nationality is American and right now I’m in Ravenswood, WV, USA at
some kind of mental health center to visit my husband; our home is actually in Larchmont,WV (3; 4). I’m 50 years old and have been married to my husband Harry Scupp for a long time (5). I feel like he does not give me the attention I deserve, and that he thinks I’m unattractive because he has got a round and mean-looking tropical fish he calls after me (5;6)! So, I sometimes feel old, fat and frustrated (5; 6). I’m desperate and kind of exhausted,because I wish my marriage has been different – I just don’t know what to do and how this all came about (25).
About this fat fish thing I must say that am not a slender person, but hey, I’m not twenty anymore and actually, I think I’m a quite good-looking mature woman, and recently lost some weight (6)! Harry just doesn’t notice...
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Character Analysis: Dolly Scupp in Terrence McNally's Bad Habits
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This character analysis explores the motivations, experiences, and perspectives of Dolly Scupp, a complex character in Terrence McNally's play "Bad Habits".
- Marital Discord and Frustration
- The Impact of Unresolved Anger and Frustration
- The Nature of Communication in a Relationship
- The Importance of Self-Awareness and Personal Growth
- The Potential for Change and Renewal in a Relationship
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The analysis delves into Dolly's personal experiences, highlighting her frustration with her husband Harry's behavior and their troubled marriage. Her emotional state, marked by anger and a struggle to express herself, is examined in detail. The analysis explores Dolly's desire for a more fulfilling and meaningful relationship, highlighting her hope for change through therapy.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The analysis focuses on themes of marital conflict, repressed emotions, communication breakdowns, personal growth, and the potential for reconciliation in a long-term relationship. It explores these themes through the lens of Dolly Scupp's character and her interactions with her husband and therapist.
- Quote paper
- Christina Gieseler (Author), 2007, Character Analysis: Dolly Scupp in Terrence McNally’s "Bad Habits", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/148693
