Michael Higgins reads Chapter 68 “The Christian Hangman’s Confession” of Miss MacIntosh, My Darling by Marguerite Young. Michael Higgins (1920-2008) was a film and stage actor for over six decades. In 1974, he appeared in the Broadway production of Equus at the Plymouth Theater. Off Broadway, he starred in Romeo and Juliet (1936) and The Crucible (1954).

The Christian Hangman is introduced, a wholesome man who is not to be misunderstood based on his profession alone. He’s a man that has suffered numerous losses in his life, many of those close to him having hanged themselves. The Hangman also frequently finds himself in the company of murderers, due to his occupation or perhaps circumstance. Despite the negative views of his job, the Christian Hangman takes pride in his work and his ability to “tie the perfect knot”.

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