Machinal Context

Question 1

When was ‘Machinal’ first performed

Answer 1

1928

Question 2

What was happening in 1928

Answer 2

-The roaring 20s
-industrial and technical development
-The Trail of Ruth Synder + Judd Gray

Question 3

What Themes does Treadwell explore in Machinal

Answer 3

-The individuals fight against society
-duty
-idealised view of life vs Reality
-Role of Women
-the power of the machine