Theory question 106
Other Set Texts: Non-African DramaLiterature 2, Section B. George Bernard Shaw: Arms and the Man
Discuss the treatment of love in the play.
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Model answer
Romantic 'higher love' of Raina and Sergius is shown as false.
Sergius flirts with Louka behind Raina's back.
Raina and Bluntschli grow to real love through honesty.
Louka and Nicola: love and class/ambition.
Shaw mocks romantic illusions; realistic love based on understanding wins.
Explanation
Show how each couple reveals Shaw's view of love.