THTRFLM 1T03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Manjula Padmanabhan, Videotelephony, Organ Donation

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Theatre & Film Studies
• Course: THTRFLM 1T03
• Professor: Carla Melo

Document Summary

Plot summary: humans are dehumanized, western lives are more valid than others, encourages the process of othering", primitive. The play is an ironic sci-fi examination of relations between developed and developing countries. It shows the pact between 1st and 3rd world countries. People are intrigues to sell body parts in exchange for food, water, shelter, and a taste of luxury and wealth. The indian people devalue their own body in order to taste the lifestyle of a man/woman in western society. Advanced technologies are used as a symbol of the. Om prakash the play revolves around him; he signs up to be an organ donor as he is jobless. He aims to achieve a better life for his family and himself, but gives up his own life in the process. Ginni ginni periodically checks on the family and om via videophone and treats them condescendingly.