Celibacy no Remedy
The play Celibacy no Remedy by George Bernard Shaw is a one-act comedy that explores the theme of marriage and relationships. The story revolves around two couples who are struggling with their marriages, and how they try to find solutions to their problems. The play is known for its witty dialogue and satirical commentary on social norms and expectations.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1908 · Genre: Philosophical, Social Commentary, Religious · 602 words
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We must, I think, regard the protest of Jesus against marriage and family ties as the claim of a particular kind of individual to be free from them because they hamper his own work intolerably. When he said that if we are to follow him in the sense of taking up his work we must give up our family ties, he was simply stating a fact; and to this day the Roman Catholic priest, the Buddhist lama, and the fakirs of all the eastern denominations accept the saying. It is also accepted by the physically enterprising, the explorers, the restlessly energetic of all kinds, in short, by the adventurous. The greatest sacrifice in marriage is the sacrifice of the adventurous attitude towards life: the being settled. Those who are born tired may crave for settlement; but to fresher and stronger spirits it is a form of suicide.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical, Social Commentary, Religious, Political, Essay
- Length: 602 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical — The text explores deep philosophical questions about marriage, celibacy, and individual freedom.
- Social Commentary — It critiques societal norms and institutions, particularly marriage and family structures.
- Religious — The work discusses religious figures and teachings, particularly those of Jesus, in relation to celibacy and marriage.
- Political — It addresses legislative and societal changes needed to reform marriage and family systems.
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celibacy · romance · relationships · social commentary · humor · drama · sexuality · gender roles · love · marriage · philosophy · satire