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"Fugard creates drama which engages our sympathies for the fate of two or three characters closely entangled by ties of blood, love or friendship, struggling to survive in an arbitrary, bleak, and almost meaningless universe" - Discuss.  

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"Fugard creates drama which engages our sympathies for the fate of two or three characters closely entangled by ties of blood, love or friendship, struggling to survive in an arbitrary, bleak, and almost meaningless universe" How far is this an appropriate description of "Master Harold"...and the boys? ""Master Harold"... and the boys", written by Athol Fugard, could be described as the struggle of three individuals who are thrown in a desolate and bleak world and form a sympathetic bond with the readers through their effort in finding meaning in this unwelcoming society. This depiction, though quite accurate, eludes to deal with the symbolic meaning of the play, which deals with racism and contains an exaggerated illustration of the world in which the characters live. The play provides a symbolic example that embraces racism and prejudice, pride and freedom in an enlightening way. It may seem as though the "apartheid"...

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