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A Plot Summary of Dorfman’s “Death and the Maiden”

Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman is a gripping play set in a post-dictatorship country, exploring themes of justice, revenge, and the enduring trauma of political violence. This article provides an overview of the play’s central events and emotional intensity. The story revolves around three main characters: Paulina Salas, her husband Gerardo Escobar, and

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