Clemence Dane
Clemence Dane (pen name of Winifred Ashton, 1888-1965) was a distinguished British novelist and playwright. Known for her incisive psychological portraits and engagement with social issues, Dane often explored themes of identity, sacrifice, and the evolving roles of women. Her work, including 'A Bill of Divorcement', often challenged societal norms and captured the moral complexities of the early 20th century.
This play, first produced in 1921 and set in 1933, explores the complex ethical and emotional dilemmas arising from a new divorce law in England that allows for the dissolution of marriage when a spouse is incurably insane. It follows Margaret Fairfield, who plans to remarry after divorcing her husband, Hilary, who has been institutionalized for shell-shock for 15 years. Her plans are shattered when Hilary unexpectedly recovers and returns home on Christmas Day, forcing Margaret and her strong-willed daughter, Sydney, to confront questions of duty, love, and sacrifice in a rapidly changing society.
本次「光之對談」深入探討克萊門斯·戴恩的劇作《斷裂與選擇》，聚焦於第一次世界大戰後社會變革對個人倫理與家庭關係的衝擊。透過瑪格麗特·費爾菲爾德、希拉蕊·費爾菲爾德與悉尼·費爾菲爾德三位核心角色的對話，揭示了在新的離婚法案背景下，愛、責任、犧牲與自我救贖之間的複雜張力。對談探究了傳統道德觀念與現代個人幸福追求的衝突，以及年輕一代如何在家庭困境中承擔起意外的重擔。
Clemence Dane
Clemence Dane (pen name of Winifred Ashton, 1888-1965) was a distinguished British novelist and playwright. Known for her incisive psychological portraits and engagement with social issues, Dane often explored themes of identity, sacrifice, and the evolving roles of women. Her work, including 'A Bill of Divorcement', often challenged societal norms and captured the moral complexities of the early 20th century.
This play, first produced in 1921 and set in 1933, explores the complex ethical and emotional dilemmas arising from a new divorce law in England that allows for the dissolution of marriage when a spouse is incurably insane. It follows Margaret Fairfield, who plans to remarry after divorcing her husband, Hilary, who has been institutionalized for shell-shock for 15 years. Her plans are shattered when Hilary unexpectedly recovers and returns home on Christmas Day, forcing Margaret and her strong-willed daughter, Sydney, to confront questions of duty, love, and sacrifice in a rapidly changing society.