Anathema: A Tragedy in Seven Scenes

"Anathema: A Tragedy in Seven Scenes" by Leonid Andreyev is a play that raises big questions about life and what it means to be human. The story follows Anathema, a mysterious figure stuck between wanting to know everything and being weighed down by a kind of curse. It also zooms in on David Leizer, who goes from having a really tough life to suddenly becoming rich, making everyone think about what's right and wrong, fair, and if money can really make you happy when so many people are struggling. The play kicks off with Anathema trying to figure out the secrets of the universe. We see David as a regular guy with a sad past, but when he gets a surprise inheritance, it throws him into a moral whirlwind, testing his kindness and making him think about helping those less fortunate.