problem play
C25024
concept
A problem play is a dramatic work that presents a complex social, moral, or political issue in a realistic manner, often without offering a clear resolution, to provoke thought and debate.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Play | 1 |
| problem play canonical | 1 |
| social problem play | 1 |
Description generation (CDg)
The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the class name and this instruction.
Instruction
generate a one-sentence description for a given conceptual class. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the conceptional class]"
Input
Class: problem play
Generated description
A problem play is a dramatic work that presents a complex social, moral, or political issue in a realistic manner, often without offering a clear resolution, to provoke thought and debate.
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Troilus and Cressida | — |
| Hippolytus | Play |
| Mrs Warren's Profession | social problem play |