Eugene O'neill's Three Classic Dramas

About This Novel

In the play, O'Neill uses the image of "hairy ape" to refer to people in modern society, revealing the tragedy of modern people losing themselves in industrial civilization. The protagonist Yank is a stoker on an ocean-going ship. He is proud of his physical strength and is respected by his companions. However, he is insulted by a rich woman among the passengers, so he goes to look for his status in life. In the end, he has to make friends with a gorilla in the zoo, only to die in its strong embrace. The script shows that in a ruthless capitalist society, workers like Yank can only endure inhuman treatment. Trying to change this situation will only lead to a more tragic ending.

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