The Cause Of It All

Act I

AKUL NA.An old woman of seventy, brisk, dignified, old-fashioned.

MICHAEL.Her son, thirty-five years old, passionate, self-satisfied, vain and strong.

MARTHA.Her daughter-in-law, a grumbler, speaks much and rapidly.

PAR SHKA.Ten years old, daughter of Martha and Michael.

TAR S.The village elder's assistant, speaks slowly and gives himself airs.

A TRAMP.Forty years old, restless, thin, speaks impressively; when drunk is particularly free and easy.

IGN T.Forty years old, a buffoon, merry and stupid.

THE CAUSE OF IT ALL