I Ll Be Back Before Midnight Analysis

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The psychological thriller obtaining the spine tickling fear from horrific scenes, "I'll Be Back Before Midnight", the play composed by Peter Colley demonstrates the theme jealousy. The writer portrays jealousy through creating a dispute with the main characters.Laura,Greg's sister, and Jan,Greg's wife, oppose each other when it comes to having a romantic relationship with Greg. They argue with one another and accuse one another to acquire Greg's trust and love.In this scene, Laura witnesses a passionate gesture between Greg and Jan but she is resentful and denies being a witness when Jan indicates the fact of her romantic exchange. Accordingly, Jan feels if she had been hallucinating and she becomes overwhelmed by doubting the situation.Laura

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