Theme: Revolution Vs Reform Flashcards
What did Italy look like at the time of Dario Fo writing the play ?
Locked in a struggle between the establishment and those who wanted radical change
Who tackles the idea of reforming the existing system vs completely dismantling society through revolution?
The Maniac and Fellettis discourse
What is Fo concerned by ?
Political corruption and the ambition of authorities to keep absolute power
- the defence of the ludicrous account of the anarchists suicide represent the establishment struggling to maintain their status
What is important about the Maniacs final lines of dialogue with Felletti ?
Choice of joining extensor is and becoming an accomplice via terror or save corrupt officials and rely upon their integrity to finish the trial
The double ending leaves the instruction up to the audience- what will they choose ?
