Jean-Paul Sartre
was one of the biggest philosophers of the 20th century in France. He was a
existentialist, philosopher, playwright, novelist, political activist and literary
critics. We know for sure that he is the leading figure of the philosophy of
existentialist. He had the honor getting Nobel Prize in Literature but he refused
it with saying that award would forever limit and influence his freedom. He was
a very interesting figure because he was a part the resistance in France
against fascist Germans. In fact most of his plays reflect the spirit of the
time during German occupation. He became famous after the debit of his first novel, Nausea
which was published in 1938. This novel explores self existence, consciousness, and freedom. But his fully developed philosophical treaties were shown in the same year in Being
and Nothingness and in his play The Flies.
Sartre’s allegory The Flies is a modern adaptation of the classic Greek myth of Orestes and Electra. In the myth he changed several points in the play to show his philosophical ideas. Since Sartre was part of the resistance his work was censored. The Greek play was used only like a cover for his anti-fascist believes. Obviously censors missed the underline themes and the message was delivered to the audience. In my blog I will try to focus on comparing the original Greek myth with the Sartre’s play. Also I will try to find passages that are anti-fascist and some interesting parts of the play. I really like the theme of the play I am really looking forward reading it. In another entry I will tell you something more about the plot of the Sartre’s allegory.
"Better to have beasts that let themselves be killed than man who run away." -Jean-Paul Sartre
Sartre’s allegory The Flies is a modern adaptation of the classic Greek myth of Orestes and Electra. In the myth he changed several points in the play to show his philosophical ideas. Since Sartre was part of the resistance his work was censored. The Greek play was used only like a cover for his anti-fascist believes. Obviously censors missed the underline themes and the message was delivered to the audience. In my blog I will try to focus on comparing the original Greek myth with the Sartre’s play. Also I will try to find passages that are anti-fascist and some interesting parts of the play. I really like the theme of the play I am really looking forward reading it. In another entry I will tell you something more about the plot of the Sartre’s allegory.
"Better to have beasts that let themselves be killed than man who run away." -Jean-Paul Sartre
Filip, I apologize for getting to this so late. I like how you start it -- it's a good solid introduction to the author and play. I am very curious to read more about what you have to say about it here, because this is one I have not read. One note, a bit late, but nevertheless -- do you have sources for some of this information?
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