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Evald Jakku

Born 1877

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Retusen velkojat : $b Ilveily 1:ssä näytöksessä

"Retusen velkojat: Ilveily 1:ssä näytöksessä" by Evald Jakku is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. This work, set in a modestly furnished living room, revolves around the chaotic and humorous interactions of a couple, Pekka and Kaisa Retunen, as they deal with their debts and the persistent arrival of creditors. The play explores themes of desperation, resourcefulness, and the lengths to which people will go to avoid their financial responsibilities. The story unfolds as Pekka Retunen contemplates his debt-laden life and concocts a plan to pretend to be dead in order to evade his creditors. Kaisa reluctantly goes along with his plan, even as various debt collectors arrive, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and antics. With each creditor believing Pekka to be deceased, the couple manages to dodge payments while dealing with their crumbling domestic life. As the plot progresses, the humor escalates through their interactions, culminating in a comical exploration of deceit, desperation, and the consequences of their financial recklessness. Ultimately, the play presents a lively commentary on debt and societal expectations, wrapped in a farcical narrative.

Kilpakosijat : $b Kaksinäytöksinen pila

"Kilpakosijat: Kaksinäytöksinen pila" by Evald Jakku is a comedic play written in the late 1920s. This work centers on themes of love, courtship, and societal expectations surrounding marriage, capturing the dynamics between characters in a rural setting. It humorously portrays the old customs of courtship contrasted with the desires of the younger generation. The story unfolds with Raski, the farm owner, who is caught between the interests of his daughter, Elli, and a suitor named Mikko Möykky. While Mikko, a wealthy prospective husband, seeks Raski’s approval, Elli has her heart set on Antti, a humble farmhand. The narrative revolves around comedic misunderstandings and clever schemes orchestrated by Esko, a friend of Antti, who aims to prevent Mikko from winning Elli’s hand. The play uses humor to navigate themes of class, love, and the generational clash of values, ultimately working towards the resolution of Elli’s love for Antti, defying expectations and affirming her desires against societal pressures.