Rhinocéros

"Rhinocéros" is a play by Eugène Ionesco that explores themes of conformity and the nature of totalitarianism through the metaphor of people turning into rhinoceroses. As the story unfolds, characters gradually transform into rhinoceroses, symbolizing societal pressure to conform or lose individuality. The play challenges viewers to consider how societal or political movements can force individuals to abandon their personal identity, raising questions about rationality, obedience, and human nature. It is a key work of absurdist theater, blending humor with philosophical insight.