Discusses the different concepts of home that the characters have.
They either stay and seek to preserve their home or they break out and try to find a new home somewhere else.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The Underlying Themes of the Play
- European Identity
- The Bosnian Conflict
- The Characters' Concepts of Home
- Katia
- Billy, Horse and Berlin
- Sava and Fret
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the concepts of home in David Greig's play "Europe," analyzing how the characters' individual experiences of home contribute to a broader understanding of national and European identity. The play uses the Bosnian conflict as a backdrop to examine the impact of war and displacement on individuals and communities.
- The impact of globalization on individual lives
- The role of home in shaping national and European identity
- The experience of war and displacement
- The challenges of dealing with current conflicts in drama
- The characters' strategies for coping with displacement and finding a sense of belonging
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction examines David Greig's play "Europe" within the context of globalization and its impact on contemporary British drama. The play's focus on the Bosnian conflict and the characters' experiences of displacement and homelessness is highlighted.
The second chapter delves into the themes of European identity and the Bosnian conflict in the play. It explores how Greig uses these themes to depict the challenges of navigating a changing world and the struggle for belonging in a globalized society.
The third chapter focuses on the individual characters' concepts of home, particularly Katia, who represents the experience of displacement and trauma. This chapter explores the different ways in which characters define "home" and how these definitions are shaped by their personal experiences and the larger historical context.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the concepts of home, identity, displacement, globalization, war, and the Bosnian conflict in David Greig's play "Europe." It explores the relationship between individual and collective identities, the impact of war on communities, and the search for belonging in a rapidly changing world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the central theme of David Greig's play "Europe"?
The play explores the concepts of home, identity, and homelessness against the backdrop of the Bosnian conflict and globalization.
How is the Bosnian conflict used in the play?
It serves as a catalyst to examine the impact of war, displacement, and the struggle for belonging in a changing European landscape.
What does the character Katia represent?
Katia represents the experience of trauma and displacement, struggling to define a sense of "home" after being forced to flee.
How does the play address European identity?
It questions what it means to be European in a globalized world where borders are shifting and national identities are often in conflict.
What are the different coping strategies for homelessness in the play?
Characters either try to preserve their original home, seek a new one elsewhere, or remain in a state of permanent transience.
- Quote paper
- Christian Schäfer (Author), 2004, Home and homelessness in David Greig’s 'Europe', Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/66523
