Andorra (Masterplots II: Drama, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Max Frisch
- First Published: 1961
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: The twentieth century
- Setting: Andorra, an imaginary small state
- Principal Characters: The Teacher, Andri, Barblin, Mother, The Señora, Father Benedict, Peider, The Innkeeper, The Carpenter, Fedri, The Doctor, Somebody
- Genres: Social realism, Drama, Problem play, War drama, Parable
- Subjects: 1950’s, Discrimination, Europe or Europeans, Betrayal, Religion, Jews or Jewish life, War, Anti-Semitism, Truth, Carpentry or carpenters, Idealism, Soldiers
- Locales: Andorra
The Play
In the opening scene of Andorra, Barblin is whitewashing her father’s house in preparation for Saint George’s Day. Interrupted by an Andorran soldier who is attracted to her, she tries to ward him off by announcing that she is engaged. Father Benedict enters, and the conversation that ensues among the soldier, the priest, and Barblin reveals that an invasion by the anti-Semitic Blacks from across the border is imminent.
Next, the square of Andorra is seen. The carpenter and Can, the teacher, sitting outside the inn, haggle over the fee for an...
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