The Story of Nathan Hale

A dramatized radio-play account follows Captain Nathan Hale, a schoolmaster-turned-officer whom his commanding general sends to penetrate enemy lines and learn the opposing commander's intentions. The scenes depict his preparation, efforts to recruit local contacts, a disguise mission, capture, trial and execution, and his calm acceptance of sacrifice. Presented with stage and microphone directions, crowd and distance cues, and dialectal speech, the text is structured for radio performance while exploring themes of duty, espionage, loyalty, and personal courage.