Jewish Wife, The
by Eric Bentley, Bertolt Brecht
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Readers appreciate the powerful themes in this short play, highlighting the complexity of a Jewish woman's decision to leave her husband amidst the rise of Nazism. The brevity of the work allows for a quick but impactful read, resonating uncomfortably with current societal issues. Many find the underlying messages to be thought-provoking and unforgettable, particularly after multiple readings.
Synopsis
A tour de force for an actress, this classic opens with a woman saying goodbye to friends on the phone and and then rehearsing a speech she intends to deliver to her husband.
We come face to face with the awful truth: she is the Jewish wife of a Nazi scientist and she knows it is better for him if she goes away.
She knows it will be forever.
In the conversation that ensues, both pretend that she will only be going for a little while.
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Jewish Wife, The is a play written by Eric Bentley and published by Samuel French (1992).
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