Directions in the play state that when dressed, a general should take on gigantic proportions by means of invisible foot-gear, broadened soldiers, and excessive make-up.
One character in this play refers to himself as the "King of Hell," saying "I inhabit that region of exact freedom" and "weigh those who are dead, like me." Later, another character declares "I want to build an empire…so that the empire will, in exchange build me," to which his lover responds that it will build him a tomb. Directions in the play state that when dressed, a general should take on gigantic proportions by means of invisible foot-gear, broadened soldiers, and excessive make-up. Arthur serves as "the executioner" and is killed trying to get money for his silk shirts, while Chantal is assassinated near the end and her lover Roger requests to be the Chief of Police, only to castrate himself later. FTP, name this play about Madame Irma, who runs a namesake brothel in the midst of revolution, written by Jean Genet.
One character in this play refers to himself as the "King of Hell," saying "I inhabit that region of exact freedom" and "weigh those who are dead, like me."
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