Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw
A Discussion in Three Acts
The play explores the complex dynamics of social responsibility, morality, and religion through the lens of an idealistic young woman who works at the Salvation Army to help the poor, and her father, a wealthy munitions manufacturer. The conflict between their worldviews comes to a head as they debate the ethics of wealth and charity, with the father arguing that his business, which provides employment and security, is a greater force for good than charity work that merely alleviates the symptoms of poverty. The daughter's struggle with reconciling her moral convictions with the practicalities of the world leads to a profound examination of the true meaning of goodness and the source of societal change.
The 5842nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1905
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-120
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 28th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)