The Pigeon : Kessinger Publishing : 9781417926008 : 1417926007 : 02 Jul 2004 : The Pigeon: A Fantasy in Three Acts is a play written by John Galsworthy. The plot revolves around the character of Comus Bassington, a young man who is trying to make his way in the world. Comus is a charming and handsome man who is used to getting what he wants, but he finds himself in a difficult situation when he falls in love with a woman who is already engaged to someone else. The play is divided into three acts, each of which takes place in a different location. The first act is set in a London flat, where Comus is living with his mother. The second act takes place in a country house, where Comus and his friends are spending the weekend. The third act is set back in London, in the same flat as the first act. Throughout the play, Comus is pursued by a mysterious pigeon, which seems to be a symbol of his conscience. The pigeon appears at key moments in the play, reminding Comus of his moral obligations