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Major Barbara is a 1905 play by George Bernard Shaw centered on Barbara Undershaft, a committed officer in the Salvation Army. Her beliefs are challenged when the organization accepts money connected to her estranged father, Andrew Undershaft, a wealthy armaments manufacturer who argues that poverty is a greater evil than warfare. The play uses their conflict to examine charity, religion, capitalism, power, and the moral sources of institutional funding.
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Major Barbara ranks #75 of 203 in the Play ranking, behind The Weir, ahead of Intimate Apparel.
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How good is Major Barbara?
Major Barbara scores 8.28/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Play category. Major Shaw debate play admired for moral complexity and wit; talkiness limits popular appeal.
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Is Major Barbara worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.28/10, Major Barbara is highly rated in Play. See all Play ranked.
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