INSTRUCTIONS OF WHERE TO READ

Read the introduction provided in the Norton anthology of drama (pp 405-409).
Read the Prologue and Act 1, as well as the brief summaries of Acts 2, 3, and 4 provided in your Norton Anthology (pp. 411-426)

Read the summary of Act 5 that I offer below (OR, if you have the time in your schedule, read the full Act 5 in the Norton Anthology pp 426-435)
Read Act 6, the summary of Act 7, Act 8, the summary of Act 9, and Act 10 in Norton (pp. 435-470)

My hope is that this will provide a workable balance between exposure and manageability. I look forward to discussing this fascinating play with you before we head into a relaxing Reading Week.

Summary of Act 5 of The Little Clay Cart  (available to read in full in Norton if you choose):

Charudatta appears in the garden of his house. A servant of Vasantasena arrives to announce that Vasantasena is on her way to visit him. We then see Vasantasena in the street outside. She talks with her companion about the violence and beauty of a storm that has suddenly arisen. Vasantasena then dismisses her attendant, enters the garden, and explains to Charudatta how she regained possession of the jewel box. As they talk, the storm becomes so severe that Vasantasena is compelled to spend the night at Charudatta’s house.