The Visit (play)
"The Visit" is a play written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt that explores themes of justice, revenge, and morality. The story revolves around Claire Zachanassian, a wealthy woman who returns to her impoverished hometown, seeking retribution against her former lover, Alfred Ill. As she offers the town a fortune in exchange for Ill's life, the townspeople grapple with their ethical dilemmas.
Set in the fictional town of Güllen, the play highlights the corrupting influence of money and the complexities of human nature. As the characters confront their desires and fears, the narrative raises questions about the price of justice and the consequences of complicity in wrongdoing.