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The Fever presents a profound exploration of privilege and social responsibility through the eyes of an unnamed narrator visiting a poverty-stricken country. As the narrator grapples with the stark contrast between their comfortable life and the political persecution witnessed outside a hotel window, the play delves into the complexities of celebrating life amid the awareness of global suffering. This powerful monologue serves as a meditation on conscience, urging a deeper understanding of one's ethical relationship with others and the implications of personal enjoyment in the face of widespread oppression.
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The Fever, Wallace Shawn
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- The Fever
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wallace Shawn
- Publisher
- Grove Atlantic
- Publisher
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- ISBN13
- 9780802140708
- Category
- Art / Culture, Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- The Fever presents a profound exploration of privilege and social responsibility through the eyes of an unnamed narrator visiting a poverty-stricken country. As the narrator grapples with the stark contrast between their comfortable life and the political persecution witnessed outside a hotel window, the play delves into the complexities of celebrating life amid the awareness of global suffering. This powerful monologue serves as a meditation on conscience, urging a deeper understanding of one's ethical relationship with others and the implications of personal enjoyment in the face of widespread oppression.