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“The Long and the Short and the Tall” is a play that raises important, difficult questions about individual behaviour in Wartime.
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"The Long and the Short and the Tall" By Willis Hall Exam Brief: "The Long and the Short and the Tall" is a play that raises important, difficult questions about individual behaviour in Wartime. Such themes should be Universal in nature. Does this mean the play can be adapted to be set during any War such as the current 'situation in Afghanistan'? Discuss. "The Long and the Short and the Tall" Is a play about moral dilemma during War. It raises disturbing questions and yet offers no answers. It is set during World War 2 in 1942. A small patrol of British soldiers is sent form their base; north of Singapore, on a reconnaissance mission to investigate the movements and strength of the Japanese opposition. The 'deserted store' is of vital importance to the play as it is the set for all of the action of the play. The set creates an atmosphere, which...
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