Pillars of Society

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PILLARS OF SOCIETYSubmitted by Group 7

Alice Ferail-12PGHR02

Anish Ghosh-11PGHR05Brijesh Singh-11PGHR14

Ingrid Genet-12PGHR01

Surya Soman Pillai-11PGHR54

Swati Sharma-11PGHR55

Urshila Thacker-11PGHR57

Varun Kansal-11PGHR58


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ABSTRACT

The play proves that the bourgeois society is hypocriticaland its leaders are often corrupt

The society is shown to have high morals & values

People are self righteous , hypocritical & narrow minded

Women are considered to be second class citizens Karsten Bernick, the pillar of society has build his

reputation, position & wealth on a lie

In the guise of a new railway project he has bought a fertile

valley Will his past ruin his career and reputation?

Will he realize his faults and tell the truth to his people?


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CHARACTERS IN THE PLAY

Karsten Bernick, a shipbuilder.

Mrs. Bernick, his wife.

Olaf, their son, thirteen years old.

Martha Bernick, Karsten Bernick'ssister.

Johan Tnnesen, Mrs. Bernick'syounger brother.

Lona Hessel, Mrs. Bernick's elderhalf-sister.

Hilmar Tnnesen, Mrs. Bernick'scousin.

Dina Dorf, a young girl living with

the Bernicks.

Rrlund, a schoolmaster.

Rummel, a merchant.

Vigeland and Sandstad, tradesman

Krap, Bernick's confidential clerk.

Aune, foreman of Bernick'sshipbuilding yard.

Mrs. Rummel.

Hilda Rummel, her daughter.

Mrs. Holt.

Netta Holt, her daughter.

Mrs. Lynge.

Townsfolk and visitors, foreignsailors, steamboat passengers, etc.


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CHARACTERS IN THE ROLE PLAY

Narrator: Urshila Thacker

Karsten Bernick : Brijesh

Johan : Anish Ghosh

Mrs Bernick : Surya Suman Pillai

Lona: Swati Sharma

Dina : Alice Ferail

Aune : Ingrid Genet

Rorlund : Varun Kansal


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ACT I: AT BERNICKS HOUSE

Bernick shown as the richest, most powerful andrespected citizen of the community

The women of high society working for a charitablecause

A 15 year old story comes up

Johan had a clandestine relationship with an actress(Dinas mother)

Johan rumored to steal money from the Bernicks

household

Johan along with Lona flee to America after theincident and have presently come back


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ACT II:

Bernick compels Aune to repair Indian Girl as its

to sail in two days

A shocking truth is revealed

A promise was broken by Johan Johan promises Dina to take her to America

More truth is revealed

Rorlund tells Dina about Johans apparent truth,infuriating Johan


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ACT III

Bernick tyrannizes and bullies his only child as only a

despot can to teach him morality

Krap tells Bernickthat Indian Girl has not been

properly repaired and will sink on its way to America Bernick tells Johan of his plan of railway project

Johan threatens Bernick of telling the truth to his

society

A defensive and selfish side of Bernick is shown

Bernickgives the green signal for the Indian Girl to

set sail despite its condition


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ACT IV

Set at the backdrop of a stormy evening

Rummmel has set up a procession for Bernick,Bernick to address the crowd to win their supportfor the railway project

Olaf runs away from house and hides himself inIndian Girl

Johan and Dina flee to America in Palm Tree

Bernick tells the truth to the crowd & his wife

Indian Girl is not allowed to set sail

Play ends with a happy ending


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FOUR RATIONALIZATIONS

Bernick thought the lies were within the limits of

ethics : and they were not unethical or immoral

The lies were in the best interest of the business

and eventually for the entire society The belief that the lies will never haunt him and he

will never have to face his past

Finally since his empire was beneficial for the

entire society; thus it could be condoned and he

should be rewarded for it


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LEARNING'S FROM THE PLAY

The pillars of society are spirit of truth and

spirit of freedom

Its never too late to accept your flaws

Women along with men are the pillars of society The bureaucratic society is built on lies and deceit


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RELEVANCE OF THE PLAY IN THE 21ST

CENTURY

In the Indian context:

Politicians build their empires on lies and deceit

Businesses men too build organizations on lies

Share market highly affected from rumours In the Foreign Context

Wiki leaks

Goldman Sachs case

Mark Zuckerberg


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ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS

People usually take the easier path to success, not

realizing the long terms effects of their decisions

In order to cover for lies and deceit; they spin a

web of more lies Put a mask of high morality and righteousness

One tends to become self fish and self centred

Eventually will always lead to a downfall


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ETHICAL LEADERSHIPS

Ethical principles provide the foundations for

various modern concepts for work, business and

organisations

Leaders have to develop trust with theirsubordinates

Leaders should be authentic


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QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSIONS

How does one balance the duty to maximise thereturn to shareholders with that owed in respectof the remuneration and welfare of employees?

How does one balance the duty to safeguard jobswith the duty to bear the additional costs of

protecting the environment?


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THANK YOU

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