What inspired Eugene O'Neill to explore themes of identity and alienation in 'The Hairy Ape'?
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What inspired Eugene O'Neill to explore themes of identity and alienation in 'The Hairy Ape'?
Did anyone else find the play's ending both powerful and unsettling? What do you think it says about society?
How did O'Neill decide to structure the play to evoke such a visceral emotional response?