Stage-Land: Curious Habits and Customs of Its Inhabitants by Jerome K. Jerome. Short summary

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The author talks about the image of the theatrical hero. According to Jerome, the most popular name that actors have is George. It is the name he asks his scene partner to pronounce.

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An English writer describes the image of a theatrical hero. According to the author, the most frequent name that he bears is George. Jerome believes that the stage actor asks his own partner to say the word «George» at the right moments. The girl complies with his request, but calls the name in a very quiet voice because she is still a very young and also a shy person.

The English writer states that the theatrical hero does almost nothing on stage — the essence of the latter’s actions is reduced only to the strange movement within a limited space and getting involved in unpleasant situations. The author argues that the main purpose of being an actor in front of the audience is to get to the trial for the crimes that he did not commit. Jerome writes that the theatrical hero will be happy if everyone recognizes him as a murderer without too many questions.