Dec 24, 2009

Major Barbara | Major Barbara

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Author: George Bernard Shaw
First Published: 1907
Type of Work: Drama
Genres: Drama, Problem play, Comedy
Subjects: Social action, Twentieth century, Social issues, Poverty or poor people, England or English people, London, Reformers, Wealth, Salvation Army
Locales: London, England, Middlesex, England

The play revolves around the contrast between the Salvation Army, aiming to save the souls of men and women by preaching humility and submission, and the weapons factory of Andrew Undershaft, which provides its workers with a realistic escape from what would otherwise be a dreary life of poverty. Ironically, the model city standing alongside stockpiles of explosive materials is of more tangible help to the poor than the ineffective charity and hope for the hereafter offered by the Salvation Army. In short, the poor are better served by jobs than by prayers.

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