Mr. Icky: The Quintessence of Quaintness in One Act

Mr. Icky is a whimsical one-act play by F. Scott Fitzgerald, included in his collection Tales of the Jazz Age (1922). The story follows the eccentric and aging Mr. Icky, a man of peculiar habits and sharp wit, as he navigates the quirks of human interaction. When a suitor named Rodney Divine seeks to marry Mr. Icky’s daughter, Ulsa, the stage is set for a humorous clash of personalities. With witty dialogue and playful satire, Fitzgerald critiques societal norms and human foibles. The play’s lighthearted tone and quirky characters make it a delightful exploration of eccentricity and the absurdities of social convention.