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Major Barbara
Book • 1907
Major Barbara is a three-act play by George Bernard Shaw, first performed in 1905.
It follows Major Barbara Undershaft, a Salvation Army officer, as she grapples with the moral implications of her organization accepting donations from her father, a wealthy munitions manufacturer.
The play delves into themes of morality, capitalism, and social responsibility, challenging traditional notions of good and evil.
Through its characters and dialogue, Shaw critiques societal hypocrisy and explores the complexities of achieving social change.
It follows Major Barbara Undershaft, a Salvation Army officer, as she grapples with the moral implications of her organization accepting donations from her father, a wealthy munitions manufacturer.
The play delves into themes of morality, capitalism, and social responsibility, challenging traditional notions of good and evil.
Through its characters and dialogue, Shaw critiques societal hypocrisy and explores the complexities of achieving social change.
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