The Red Light of Mars; or, A Day in the Life of the Devil A Philosophical Comedy

"The Red Light of Mars; or, A Day in the Life of the Devil" by George Bronson-Howard is a philosophical comedy examining ambition and morality in the face of scientific discovery and societal pressure. The story centers on Dr. Addington Agnus, an ambitious scientist, whose pursuit of knowledge is tested when corporate benefactors tempt him with wealth, threatening to pull him away from his true calling. Through sharp dialogue and the interactions of characters such as Professor Thomas Vanillity, Judge Hippolyte Critty, and Fanny, the play highlights the conflict between material gain, personal principles, and the quest for genuine knowledge and love, set against the backdrop of Agnus's potentially life-altering decision.