Good Person of Szechwan

"The Good Person of Szechwan" by Bertolt Brecht is a play that explores the conflict between individual kindness and societal necessity. It tells the story of a compassionate woman who strives to help others in a corrupt, self-interested world. To survive, she must balance her virtues with pragmatic compromises, raising questions about what it truly means to be good in a flawed society. The play challenges audiences to consider whether goodness can exist in a world driven by greed and self-interest, highlighting the complexities in maintaining moral integrity amid economic and social hardships.