Costly Ignorance: A Thought Provoking One Act Play

In a world increasingly divided by prejudice and ignorance, Costly Ignorance offers a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the dangers that arise when we fail to question authority and blindly follow the crowd.

The play follows the story of a group of villagers who are terrorized by a mysterious creature that lurks in the nearby forest. Fear and superstition run rampant as the villagers become convinced that the creature is a monster that must be destroyed.

Costly Ignorance: A One-Act Play

by Jean-Paul Sartre

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	246 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	26 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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However, one villager, a young woman named Anya, begins to question the村民's assumptions. She refuses to believe that the creature is inherently evil and sets out to find the truth behind the rumors.

Anya's journey takes her deep into the forest, where she encounters the creature firsthand. She discovers that it is not a monster at all, but a misunderstood and gentle creature that has been unjustly feared by the villagers.

Armed with this new knowledge, Anya returns to the village and tries to convince her fellow villagers of the truth. However, they are resistant to change and refuse to believe that they have been wrong.

As the villagers' fear and ignorance grow, they turn on Anya, accusing her of being a traitor. In a tragic climax, Anya is killed by the villagers, her voice silenced forever.

Costly Ignorance is a powerful and moving play that explores the dangers of prejudice and ignorance. It is a reminder that we must always question authority and be willing to challenge our own assumptions.

Themes of Costly Ignorance

Costly Ignorance delves into a number of important themes, including:

• The dangers of prejudice and ignorance: The play shows how prejudice and ignorance can lead to fear, hatred, and violence.
• The importance of questioning authority: Anya's journey teaches us that we must always question authority and be willing to challenge our own assumptions.
• The power of truth: Anya's discovery of the truth about the creature shows us that truth can be a powerful force for good.
• The importance of compassion: The play reminds us that we must have compassion for others, even those who are different from us.

Costly Ignorance: A Must Read for Today

In today's world, where hate and division are on the rise, Costly Ignorance is a must read for anyone concerned about the future of our society.

The play's timeless message is one that we all need to hear: prejudice and ignorance are dangerous forces that can destroy lives.

Costly Ignorance is a powerful and moving play that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

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Costly Ignorance: A One-Act Play

by Jean-Paul Sartre

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	246 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	26 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE