The Lawyers, A Drama in Five Acts

By August Wilhelm Iffland

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A family's bond is tested when a son's ambition clashes with his father's unwavering moral code, leading to a high-stakes conflict over power, loyalty, and justice for the vulnerable.

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Literature Performing Arts/Film

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2010-03-09

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Summary

"The Lawyers, A Drama in Five Acts" by August Wilhelm Iffland is a story set in the late 1700s that examines morals, family connections, and the difficulties of social status through the lives of Master Clarenbach, a carpenter, and his son, Jack Clarenbach, a Privy Counsellor. Focusing on the conflict between the characters' beliefs and what society expects, the story looks at how hard it can be to stay honest when chasing after power and money. The drama starts with Master Clarenbach holding firm to his principles of honor, and shows tensions rising between him and Jack. Clarenbach is not a fan of his son's ambitions, especially when it involves a questionable will that hurts local orphans, and the opening scenes introduce ideas of social position, personal honor, and family bonds, setting up a tale about ambition and the importance of staying true to one's values.