Mountain Language by Harold Pinter
The play is set in an unnamed totalitarian state where a group of mountain people are forbidden from speaking their native language. It explores themes of oppression, dehumanization, and the power dynamics between the oppressors and the oppressed. The narrative unfolds in a prison where the mountain people are detained, highlighting the absurdity and cruelty of the rules imposed by the authorities. Through stark dialogue and tense interactions, the play critiques the arbitrary nature of power and the impact of language as a tool of control and identity.
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- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 20-30
- Original Language
- English
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- 100 Best Political Books (Guardian)