The Caretaker & The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter is a collection of two plays that delve into themes of identity, belonging, trust, and power dynamics. In "The Caretaker," the story follows a vagabond named Davies who is taken in by Aston, living in a rundown house, while his brother Mick owns the building. The relationship between the characters evolves from kindness and generosity to suspicion and manipulation, highlighting the complexities of human interactions. On the other hand, "The Dumb Waiter" portrays two men, Ben and Gus, possibly hitmen or waiters, staying in a basement room and receiving mysterious requests through a dumbwaiter. The plays explore the dark and enigmatic aspects of human behavior, creating tension and intrigue throughout the narratives.
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The text of Pinter's two plays, depicting the terrors of everyday life. both of which were performed in London during 1960
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