er. He would give one or more speeches a day. While a message calling for some kind social or political reform can be found in almost all of his plays, only two, Widower’s House and Mrs. Warren’s Profession, even refer to socialism (Kunitz 1268-9).Shaw’s desire to start a new religion is shown in his play Man and Superman. According to Bernard’s moral beliefs, also called Shavianism, a person must have “complete individual responsibility, self-discipline, heroic effort without thought of ‘atonement,’ and unsentimental and non-sexual regard for one’s fellow beings” (Batson 967). Another of Bernard’s personal beliefs shows through many on his plays as the theme: “The true joy of man is [his/her] unceasing evolutionary urge for world betterment as well as self improvement” (Batson 967).Bernard died on November 2, 1950 (Kunitz 1268). Many view his works as a “bridge between the old and the new…” (Batson 968). While his influence as a speaker can no longer be heard, the influence of his writings can be and is heard, and while not all people agree with his opinions and views, that doesn’t necessarily keep them from enjoying his plays. Published PlaysWidower’s House- 1894, Mrs. Warren’s Profession- 1898, Arms and the Man- 1898, Candida- 1898 You Never Can Tell- 1898, The man of Destiny- 1898, The Philanderer- 1898, The Devil’s Disciple-1901, Caesar and Cleopatra- 1901, Captain Brassbound’s Conversation- 1901, Man and Superman- 1903, John Bull’s Other Island- 1907, Major Barbara- 1907, The Doctor’s Dilemma- 1911, The Shewing-up of Blanco Posnet- 1911, Getting Married- 1911, Misalliance- 1914, Fanny’s First Play- 1914, Overruled- 1916, Androcles and the Lion- 1916, Pygmalion- 1916, Heartbreak House- 1919, Back to Methuselah- 1921, Saint Joan of Arc- 1924, The Apple Cart- 1930, Farfetched Fables- 1951, Sha...
