ANA. ...Tell me where can I find the Superman? THE DEVIL. He is not yet created, Senora. THE STATUE. And never will be, probably[...] ANA. Not yet created! Then my work is not yet done. [Crossing herself devoutly] I believe in the Life to Come. [Crying to the universe] A father--a father for the Superman!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shaw uses dialogue to show the Superman is an idea being sought but not yet created.
- In plain terms
- The next stage of humans is not here yet but we must work for it.
- What can you take from it?
- Believe in the potential to create a better human.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the future human?
- What is your work?
Another view
It relies on faith in an undefined future concept.
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