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Strife 197
is the strongest moral argument that can be put on
the stage. It is the business of the dramatist so
to present the characters in his picture of life that
the inherent moral is brought to light without any
lecturing on his part.
"
Moral codes in themselves are, after all, not
lasting, but a true picture of life is. A man may
preach a strong lesson in a play which may exist
for a day, but if he succeeds in presenting real life
itself in such a manner as to carry with it a certain
moral inspiration, the force of the message need
never be lost, for a new interpretation to fit the
spirit of the time can renew its vigor and power."
John Galsworthy has undoubtedly succeeded in
presenting real life. It is this that makes him so
thoroughly human and universal.
STRIFE
NOT since Hauptmann s
"
Weavers
"
was
placed before the thoughtful public, has there ap
peared anything more stirring than
"
Strife."
Its theme is a strike in the Trenartha Tin
Plate Works, on the borders of England and
Wales. The play largely centers about the two
dominant figures: John Anthony, the President of
the Company, rigid, autocratic and uncompromis
ing; he is unwilling to make the slightest conces
sion, although the men have been out for six
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