The Honeymoon
John and Marilyn Jennings are newlyweds. They have just completed two weeks of their honeymoon in Hawaii in 1989, and have rented a one bedroom apartment in Honolulu. They are attempting to establish themselves in what John believes to be paradise.

The beauty of the islands has motivated John to write poetry and prose daily, and he delights in the sights, smells, and colors of the sea and sky. Both have recently graduated from college, and Marilyn is eager for John to find a job and establish some family income. She is practical, while John is artistic and romantic.

They begin to experience conflict regarding the physical nature of their relationship. Marilyn grows frustrated with John's constant romantic passion and his poetic fantasies, as she calls them. John can't get enough affection, while Marilyn longs for John to "give her some space." She pressures him to seek employment, to establish his career, and to create some income so the practical aspects of their lives can emerge.

Serious verbal sparring results, and anger erupts. They discover major differences in viewpoint regarding their expectations in marriage. John is injured in an accident, and further confusion and frustration emerge as they sort out their differences. Finally, circumstances lead them to find delight in their future.
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The Honeymoon
John and Marilyn Jennings are newlyweds. They have just completed two weeks of their honeymoon in Hawaii in 1989, and have rented a one bedroom apartment in Honolulu. They are attempting to establish themselves in what John believes to be paradise.

The beauty of the islands has motivated John to write poetry and prose daily, and he delights in the sights, smells, and colors of the sea and sky. Both have recently graduated from college, and Marilyn is eager for John to find a job and establish some family income. She is practical, while John is artistic and romantic.

They begin to experience conflict regarding the physical nature of their relationship. Marilyn grows frustrated with John's constant romantic passion and his poetic fantasies, as she calls them. John can't get enough affection, while Marilyn longs for John to "give her some space." She pressures him to seek employment, to establish his career, and to create some income so the practical aspects of their lives can emerge.

Serious verbal sparring results, and anger erupts. They discover major differences in viewpoint regarding their expectations in marriage. John is injured in an accident, and further confusion and frustration emerge as they sort out their differences. Finally, circumstances lead them to find delight in their future.
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The Honeymoon

The Honeymoon

by Rolf McEwen
The Honeymoon

The Honeymoon

by Rolf McEwen

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Overview

John and Marilyn Jennings are newlyweds. They have just completed two weeks of their honeymoon in Hawaii in 1989, and have rented a one bedroom apartment in Honolulu. They are attempting to establish themselves in what John believes to be paradise.

The beauty of the islands has motivated John to write poetry and prose daily, and he delights in the sights, smells, and colors of the sea and sky. Both have recently graduated from college, and Marilyn is eager for John to find a job and establish some family income. She is practical, while John is artistic and romantic.

They begin to experience conflict regarding the physical nature of their relationship. Marilyn grows frustrated with John's constant romantic passion and his poetic fantasies, as she calls them. John can't get enough affection, while Marilyn longs for John to "give her some space." She pressures him to seek employment, to establish his career, and to create some income so the practical aspects of their lives can emerge.

Serious verbal sparring results, and anger erupts. They discover major differences in viewpoint regarding their expectations in marriage. John is injured in an accident, and further confusion and frustration emerge as they sort out their differences. Finally, circumstances lead them to find delight in their future.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940012760074
Publisher: McEwen Publishing
Publication date: 07/24/2011
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 54
File size: 56 KB

About the Author

Rolf McEwen earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Puget Sound and a Master of Education degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He studied art, music, history, and literature in Rome and Vienna. He has written and adapted plays including The Honeymoon, Mad Love, Deceits of Samson, Ladies of Learning, Inspector Strangelove, Love Will Find a Way, The War, The Joseph Story, Esther the Queen, The Institute, Improving America, The Miser, The Middle Class Gentleman, The Fan, and The Imaginary Invalid. He wrote a how-to book for theatre arts programs, For Love of Drama, describing how to create a successful and financially profitable high school drama program.

His flair for ridiculous comedy is apparent in his humorous book about how to cope with a boring job, entitled Survival Tactics for Office Workers. He also wrote a collection of poetry entitled Amazing World.

McEwen has been directing high school plays for 32 years, and has produced 71 full-length plays for the stage. He teaches high school writing, literature, speech, and drama, and was selected for awards including Who’s Who among College Students and Who’s Who among Teachers.
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