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REPRESENTATION OF SOCIAL EVILS IN THE PLAYS OF G. B. SHAW

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George Bernard Shaw is opposed to capitalism and imperialism since they are the causes of wars and social unrest. Shaw abhors violence and death, whether it be in battle or for sport, as a civilised man. The only way to achieve the good, to strengthen social ties and discipline, in his opinion, is through equality. The only thing that truly promotes peace and prosperity on this planet is equality. Shaw lived in the late Victorian era, yet his time period is known as the Shavian age because he was one of the few English writers who had the ability to sway readers with his potent prose. Shaw expressed his views verbally through the use of art. He used humour to explain matters that were quite serious. He believes that humour is the finest approach to convey the harsh facts of society and to illuminate the many elements of the social problem. He was a social reformer, and his comics expressed his beliefs. His voice had distinction. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1952 for his idealistic and humanistic works. Shaw is an insightful thinker. He perceives the truth and communicates it via art, which he believes to be the most effective teaching tool. His perspectives and 246 firm beliefs are frequently explained in lengthy prefaces and epilogues. He believes that the most crucial role of all the arts is social criticism. Shaw aims to inform and persuade his audience that society’s issues should all be taken seriously and that earnest attempts should be made to address all of the personal and societal difficulties.

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