The Visit

Friedrich Dürrenmatt called the play a tragicomedy. How does comedy function in the play? What makes the play tragic?

Research the philosophy of Humanism as it relates to World War II and postmodernism. What do you think the play says about Humanism? Use evidence from the text.

In the play, does money give Claire the power to dehumanize people? What examples from the play show dehumanization? What comment do you think this might make about money and power?