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Der Richter Und Der Gerechte In Dürrenmatts Dramen, Helga Schlichtherle
Der Richter Und Der Gerechte In Dürrenmatts Dramen, Helga Schlichtherle
Dissertations and Theses
In each of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's ten plays that appeared between 1946 and 1965 there are two protagonists. One of them is powerful and egocentric, strives for fame and power and challenges the world. To destroy his rivals he becomes a 'Judge', sometimes even an executioner.
His antagonist is humble and pious, believes in God, and considers life as God's gift. Christian ethics determine his decisions. He is the 'Righteous'.
Dürrenmatt's work divides into four periods which reflect the author’s times and beliefs.
The first three plays (Es steht geschrieben, Der Blinde, Romulus der Grosse show hope for a better world …