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The Long the Short and the Tall.
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The Long the Short and the Tall The Long the Short and the Tall was written by Willis Hall in 1958. The story is set in a dingy hut in the Malayan jungle during the Second World War. In 1941 Japan attacked the United States naval base pearl harbour and the story is based around a group of British soldiers who were sent off to fight in the conflict that ensued after the attack. In the play we see the stereotypical types of British characters, a Scotsman, Welshman, Tynesider and a Cockney. The characters are: Bamforth- A very domineering character who is cruel and teasing of the other soldiers and rude to those with a higher rank. He comes from a background in the slums of London. Mitchem- Mitchem is the highest ranking soldier and stops the constant quarrels between Johnstonne and Bamforth. Johnstonne- A violent and sadistic man who is very threatening towards...
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