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Marat/SadeI would say that the setting of the drama is an area where a theatrical element is critical to the exploration of philosophical and political issues The insane asylum where there are specific...
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Marat/SadeWhat are the themes of Peter Weiss' play Marat/Sade? Not just the central theme, but all of them....The main themes are body vs. mind, appearance vs. reality, and class conflict. Full details can be found in the section on "Themes" in the eNotes study guide to the play, accessed...
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Marat/SadeThe central theme of this play is class conflict. The play takes place in the aftermath of the French revolution. A little background on the French Revolution may help. In 1789, the ruling family...