"Journey's End" is a play by R.C. Sherriff that takes place in a British army trench during World War I. The play follows the experiences of a group of soldiers as they prepare for an impending German attack, and explores themes of war, sacrifice, and human endurance. The main character, Captain Stanhope, is a young officer struggling to maintain his composure in the face of the imminent danger and the toll that the war has taken on him and his men. The play also features a range of other characters, including Lieutenant Osborne, a fatherly figure who provides a sense of stability and reassurance, and Raleigh, a young soldier who has recently joined the company and looks up to Stanhope as a hero. "Journey's End" is a powerful and moving play that offers a unique perspective on the experience of war and the human cost of conflict.
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