<p>Simple Simon pays a visit to his friend, Simple Susan, whom he thinks is a bit lazy. Simple Susan states that she hates men and that women can do anything better than them. She catcalls four boys, who bark as an answer, and asks them to help her build a house. First, she goes to choose work clothes. Simple Simon calls for her, but she is too busy and refuses his help. When she comes back in work clothes, the four boys bring the house that they have already built - a doll house. She asks them to send a picture of the house to the <em>Daily Mail</em> and to look for a buyer. While she complains about Simple Simon’s selfishness, he reappears, accompanied by a neighbour who thanks him for everything he is willing to do for her: build a carriage, a house, and go for a walk with her. Furious, Simple Susan asks the neighbour what she is going to do to repay Simple Simon. Her answer, “I can look pretty” makes Simple Susan break into pieces.</p>

String marionette

Not specified

Craig Edward Gordon

Italy

Marina di Pisa

Printed

Feminism

Labour

Women's condition

House

Jealousy

Obedience

Seduction

Comical

Satirical

English

Simple Simon

Monologue

Address to the public

Animalised character

Splitting of the body

Simple Susan

Simple Susanne