Self-Sacrifice
Self-Sacrifice is a play written by George Bernard Shaw that explores the theme of selflessness and sacrifice in relationships. The story follows two couples who are struggling to maintain their marriages due to various issues, including infidelity and financial difficulties. Throughout the play, each character must decide whether or not they are willing to make sacrifices for the sake of their partner's happiness.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1898 · Genre: Philosophical, Satire, Drama · 34 words
First lines
Self-sacrifice enables us to sacrifice other people without blushing.
If you begin by sacrificing yourself to those you love, you will end by hating those to whom you have sacrificed yourself.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical, Satire, Drama, Psychological, Literary Fiction
- Length: 34 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical — Explores themes of self-sacrifice and its psychological implications.
- Satire — Uses wit to critique societal norms and personal relationships.
- Drama — Focuses on intense emotional and moral conflicts.
- Psychological — Examines the mental and emotional effects of self-sacrifice.
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sacrifice · altruism · morality · ethics · human nature · social commentary · drama · philosophy · conflict · identity · relationships · suffering