Language as an Arrow and a Shield in the Hands of Harold Pinter’s Characters: A Study of the Play The Birthday Party

One of the most naturally gifted dramatists to have come out England since war,”1 Harold Pinter has emerged as original theatre talent who gave fresh life British in second half twentieth century. He achieved international recognition and been hailed “Britain’s best living playwright”2 post-World War II period. In 2005, Nobel Prize was conferred upon him for his contribution drama. That he occupies position a modern classic is illustrated by name entering language an adjective used describe particular atmosphere environment drama: ‘Pinteresque’. known experimentation innovation dramatic action language. The Birthday Party (1957), Caretaker (1960), Homecoming (1965), No Man's Land (1975), Betrayal (1978) are some best-known plays. present paper undertakes explore only one plays – Party.