Heartbreak House

Set against the backdrop of a dinner party in a British country house, the play explores the complexities of relationships and societal indifference on the eve of World War I. Ellie, engaged to a corrupt businessman, finds herself drawn to another unsuitable suitor—Hesione's husband. The characters embody a mix of ignorance and idealism, serving as a critique of the complacency among the privileged elite who failed to avert the impending conflict. Shaw's sharp wit highlights the moral failures of a society on the brink of turmoil.