What is the main theme of John Galsworthy’s The Silver Box?

Correct option is B

John Galsworthy’s play The Silver Box highlights social injustice and class inequality by contrasting how the law treats a rich man’s crime versus a poor man’s crime. The play critiques the biased legal system and societal hypocrisy.
Information Booster:
· The Silver Box was first performed in 1906 and is one of Galsworthy’s earliest works.
· It contrasts the privileged position of the wealthy with the struggles of the working class.
· The plot revolves around a theft case where a poor man is punished, while a rich man is excused.
· The play reflects realistic social conditions of Edwardian England.
· Galsworthy later won the Nobel Prize in Literature (1932) for his contribution to drama and literature.
· His works, including The Forsyte Saga, often critique social injustices and class oppression.
Additional Information:
· The power of love – The play focuses on class disparity, not romance.
· Political struggle – It critiques society but does not focus on political movements.
· The importance of education – The theme of education is not a primary focus.