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Set in Atlanta, Georgia between 1948 and 1973, DRIVING MISS DAISY is often praised for its sincerity, dignity and honesty in exploring the sensitive issues of racial, geographical and religious prejudice. Ruth Schudson returns to the MCT stage in the role of Daisy Werthan.
Characters, Setting, and Plot Driving Miss Daisy is set in Atlanta, Uhry's hometown. Spanning a quarter of a century, from 1948 to 1973, the action takes place before, during, and after the civil rights movement. The plot centers on two characters, an elderly Jewish widow named Miss Daisy Werthan and her African American driver, Hoke Colburn.
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The following study guide for Driving Miss Daisy is a practical, hands-on resource for the classroom, which contains background information related to the play and standard curriculum-based activities.
by Alfred Uhry. Themes and Meanings. PDF Cite. Although friendship between two unlikely persons—an elderly, wealthy, white Jewish widow and her black chauffeur—is the predominant theme of the...
Guide for Alfred Uhry's Driving Miss Daisy, excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author
Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 American comedy drama film directed by Bruce Beresford and written by Alfred Uhry, based on his 1987 play. The film stars Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman, and Dan Aykroyd. Freeman reprised his role from the original Off-Broadway production.
