Major Barbara

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The narrative explores the conflict between faith and morality through Major Barbara Undershaft's perspective on charity and hypocrisy within the church. Disillusioned by her church's acceptance of donations from morally questionable sources, she seeks to provide salvation to those truly in need, challenging traditional views on philanthropy and the role of Christianity in society. Shaw's work raises provocative questions about ethics, the nature of good, and the complexities of human vice, making it a thought-provoking commentary on social values.