The Exception and the Rule

Interesting Facts

• The play exposes the paradox of human justice: the journey through the desert becomes an allegory of social inequality, where each step of the heroes is a step along the fragile boundary between law and morality.
• At the heart of the narrative is the clash of two worlds: the ruthless merchant and his naive porter, whose fates intertwine in a tragic pattern, revealing the fragility of human life in the face of power and greed.
• The work is rich in elements of epic theatre: the author skillfully dismantles the illusion of stage action, inviting the audience to reflect and take a critical look at what is happening.
• In the play's finale, bitter irony resounds: the court justifies the murder, exposing the absurdity of bourgeois morality and calling for a rethinking of familiar notions of justice.
• The text is filled with concise yet expressive stage directions, which not only set the rhythm of the narrative but also emphasize the characters' alienation from their own fate.