The play is set in the vicious trench warfare of World War One. The action begins on the evening of Monday 18 March 1918 and continues over three days.

Captain Dennis Stanhope is a flawed hero and the main character in this anti-war play. The play portrays soldiers with a variety of different backgrounds and character traits.

Sherriff uses World War One to explore a variety of themes - including the futility of war, class differences, courage and comradeship.

Journey's End is a dramatic play which mimics real life. Sherriff uses dialogue and structure to convey the realism of trench warfare and to create tension.

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