How did Hauptmann's portrayal of Thiel challenge or reinforce early 20th-century social norms?
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How did Hauptmann's portrayal of Thiel challenge or reinforce early 20th-century social norms?
Did anyone else feel the ending was more tragic than hopeful, even with Thiel’s acceptance?
What inspired Hauptmann to focus on the life of a railway signalman as a central character?