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William Congreve’s “The Way of the World” is celebrated for its incisive humor and wit, which infuse the play with an irresistible charm. Congreve’s keen sense of comedic timing, clever wordplay, and satirical dialogue combine to create a theatrical experience that delights audiences and invites contemplation of the societal absurdities prevalent during the Restoration era.… Read More »Humor & Wit in The Way of the World

Daisy is a character who appears in Eugene Ionesco’s popular Avante-Garde Drama ‘Rhinoceros’. Daisy is a young receptionist who works at the same office as Berenger, the protagonist of the play. Daisy is described as attractive, and Berenger is shown to have feelings for her. She first appears outside a café where Berenger and his… Read More »Daisy character analysis in Ionesco’s Rhinoceros

“The Good Woman of Setzuan” is a masterpiece of modern theatre, written by the legendary German playwright and director Bertolt Brecht during his exile in Scandinavia. With its powerful and thought-provoking exploration of themes such as morality, social responsibility, and the corrupting influence of capitalism, the play continues to captivate audiences around the world. At… Read More »The Good Woman of Setzuan as an Epic Theatre

Ionesco’s Rhinceros is regarded as an Avant Garde Drama. The term “avant-garde” originated from the French military term, meaning “advance guard” or “vanguard.” In art and culture, it refers to movements and works that are experimental, radical, and often ahead of their time, challenging established norms and conventions. Avant-garde artists aim to push the boundaries… Read More »Rhinoceros as an Absurd Drama

Rhinoceros, a play by Eugene Ionesco, explores the rise of fascism and the dangers of conformity. The play was first performed in 1959, a time when Europe was still recovering from the horrors of World War II and the threat of fascism still loomed large. While the play is set in a small town and… Read More »Fascism & Totalitarianism in Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco

But surely Adam can not be excused,Her fault though great, yet he was most to blame;What Weakness offered, Strength might have refused,Being Lord of all, the greater was his shame: Although the Serpent’s craft had her abused,God’s holy word ought all his actions frame,For he was Lord and King of all the earth,Before poore Eve… Read More »Eve’s Apology in Defense of Women by Aemilia Lanyer