Jeremiah: A Drama in Nine Scenes

"Jeremiah: A Drama in Nine Scenes" by Stefan Zweig is a theatrical presentation that centers on the prophet Jeremiah during a critical time for Jerusalem. This telling reveals the prophet's internal struggles as he confronts visions of his city's destruction and the weight of delivering divine messages. Torn between his prophetic duty and the disbelief of those around him, including his own mother who begs him to promote peace, Jeremiah's journey is marked by moral and emotional challenges amidst national chaos. The narrative uses expressive dialogue to highlight Jeremiah's pain and the conflicting viewpoints of other characters, establishing major themes of faith, despair, and the conflict between war and peace. The dramatic tone is set from the beginning, drawing the audience into a world of intense emotions and high stakes as Jeremiah wrestles with his purpose and the destiny of his people.