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Synopsis of The White Carnation

• Creator: Written by R.C. Sherriff.
• Setting: Christmas Eve, 1951, in post-war Britain.
• Plot Overview:
  The story centers on John Greenwood, a successful businessman with a seemingly perfect life, including a beautiful house and an aristocratic wife. On Christmas Eve, after saying goodbye to guests from a party, John steps outside but is suddenly locked out of his house by a gust of wind that shuts the door behind him.John finds himself unable to re-enter his home and encounters an eerily empty house. As the story unfolds, John experiences ghostly and surreal events that reveal unsettling truths about his own life and death. The play blends humor with haunting moments as John is given a chance to reflect on his life and the choices he has made.
• Themes: The play explores themes of mortality, self-reflection, second chances, and the impact of one’s actions on life and death.
• Genre: Ghost story with dramatic and supernatural elements.