3 Review(s)

The plot centers on the marriage of the young couple, Lionel and Vivie, and their respective family dynamics. Lionel’s romantic idealism clashes with Vivie’s more practical and independent views. Their engagement brings to light a series of comedic misunderstandings, complications, and revelations, especially as other characters, such as Vivie’s mother, attempt to impose their own ideas and values onto the couple. As the story progresses, the characters wrestle with their expectations about love, loyalty, and marriage, leading to humorous but pointed discussions about personal freedom, societal norms, and the roles of men and women in relationships.Through Getting Married, Shaw critiques the societal pressures that shape how people approach marriage and love. He challenges traditional gender expectations, questioning the conventional roles assigned to men and women in relationships, while also reflecting on how people often enter marriage for reasons of duty or social conformity rather than true affection or compatibility. The play blends humor with Shaw’s characteristic intellectual discourse, using the framework of a romantic comedy to explore deeper philosophical and societal questions.