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Major Barbara is a three-act English play by George Bernard Shaw, written and premiered in 1905 and first published in 1907. The story concerns an idealistic young woman, Barbara Undershaft, who is engaged in helping the poor as a Major in the Salvation Army in London.
- Bernard Shaw
- 1913
A comprehensive guide to Shaw's play Major Barbara, a discussion play that explores socialist theory and paradox. Find summaries, analysis, quotes, and more to help you understand and appreciate the text.
Learn about George Bernard Shaw's play Major Barbara, a social commentary on the hypocrisy of modern society and the Salvation Army. Find plot summary, analysis, themes, quotes, characters, terms, symbols, and more.
A play by George Bernard Shaw that explores the conflict between religion and capitalism. Barbara, a Salvation Army officer, clashes with her father, a wealthy arms manufacturer, over their opposing views of morality and power.
Major Barbara, social satire in three acts by George Bernard Shaw, performed in 1905 and published in 1907, in which Shaw mocked religious hypocrisy and the complicity of society in its own ills. Barbara Undershaft, a major in the Salvation Army, is estranged from her wealthy father, Andrew.
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Jul 24, 2015 · CUSINS [overjoyed] Then you—you—you— Oh for my drum! [He flourishes imaginary drumsticks]. BARBARA [angered by his levity] Take care, Dolly, take care. Oh, if only I could get away from you and from father and from it all! if I could have the wings of a dove and fly away to heaven! CUSINS.
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A play about the clash of values between a wealthy weapons manufacturer and his Salvation Army daughter. Barbara, a devout Christian, renounces her faith after seeing the hypocrisy and corruption of the Salvation Army, but later reaffirms it after visiting her father's factory.
