"The Iceman Cometh"

"The Iceman Cometh" is a play written by Eugene O'Neill, set in a bar in 1912, where a group of dreamers and drunks gather. They cling to their hopes and illusions to cope with harsh realities. The arrival of Hickey, a charismatic traveling salesman, challenges their escapism by urging them to confront their lives and aspirations. The play explores themes of truth versus illusion, the human condition, and the struggle for meaning. Ultimately, it reflects the tension between dreams and reality, illustrating how people cope with disappointment and the fear of facing the truth.