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Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill depicts a single day in 1912 at the Tyrone family's summer home, where parents James and Mary and their sons, Jamie and Edmund, struggle with deep-seated issues. Mary battles morphine addiction, while Edmund's illness and Jamie's perceived laziness exacerbate familial tensions. As the day progresses, arguments flare, revealing years of trauma, financial struggles, and unspoken grievances. This play includes discussions of addiction to drugs and alcohol, as well as references to suicidal ideation and child loss.