The Road to Damascus, a Trilogy(Paperback, August Strindberg)
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The first play introduces the Doctor, a man caught between intellectual disillusionment and a yearning for something deeper. Through surreal and symbolic encounters with various figures representing different aspects of his psyche, the Doctor embarks on a journey of self-discovery. This act focuses on his internal conflict, forcing him to confront his own limitations and search for a higher purpose.In the second part, the Doctor’s existential crisis deepens as he begins to reject his materialistic views in search of spiritual redemption. However, his quest is fraught with doubt, as he wrestles with the nature of human suffering and the possibility of transcendence. This act delves into the tension between human desires for meaning and the challenges of achieving it, highlighting the Doctor’s ongoing struggle to make sense of his existence.