Introduction Holiday by Philip Barry is a play written in 1928. The story focuses on Johnny Case, the lawyer from Wall Street, and Linda and Julia Seton, the sisters from a rather wealthy family. When Johnny and Julia meet during the trip and fall in love, their story begins. Linda feels a little lost in the turmoil that happened at their house when Julia introduces the modest financier Johnny to the family members. She always rebels against the attributes of her class, and, therefore, immediately sees a soul mate in Johnny due to his nonconformist nature so atypical for her milieu of high society. Being on the edge of a compromise – marrying Julia obsessed with enrichment, he encounters tough conditions of career perspectives that are contrary to his desires. Johnny chooses to remain himself, which is perfectly possible with Linda. The story of money, ideals, and power, it poses fundamental questions of happiness and self-awareness, making the heroes ponder over their own identities and recognition. Analysis of the Play To analyze the issues associated with identity and misrecognition, it seems essential to briefly overview the ideas and concepts of the play. The comedy in three acts, Holiday presents serious problems regarding wealth and happiness, thus appearing as a drama and a comedy intertwined naturally and vividly. There are some funny moments, but neither they nor the elegant house and the beautiful evening dresses can distract from the emotional torments of the characters. Barry created an excellent serious-joking drama, where the fragility of human relationships proves that people should always listen to their heart and be in charge of their own lives. It is possible to note that here simple human happiness and love are overshadowed by big money, the brilliance of diamonds, and false smiles, running around in a circle of “living to work” (Gill 259). The presence of money in one’s pocket is, perhaps, a good opportunity to provide for oneself and his or her beloved ones, yet the play shows that big money pouring over the edge is, alas, almost a guarantee of a lack of happiness. Ned and Linda are dreaming to eliminate the feeling that they are exhibits in the museum that is richly decorated, but still a museum deprived of even a hint of home comfort. These characters are dramatic yet comic at the same time since they have a sense of humor and worry about their fate. It is possible to compare them with birds dreaming of flying, but they are spending their lives in a golden cage. The dream of the main character, Johnny, to make money and go on a journey does not seem to Linda a whim, which illustrates her breadth of mind. Identity, Recognition, and Misrecognition In childhood, everyone dreams about something: becoming a musician, an actress, a doctor, a teacher, and so on. Years pass, and a person begins to ask himself or herself several questions. Who am I in this society? Where is my place? What am I capable of? For a person, the main concern is to achieve the stated goals and recognize oneself as a part of society. This is true for Johnny who attracts Julia, the representative of the rich family, with his eccentricity and frankness. Johnny has yet to understand that he is not loved, but used in the interests of