THE WALL By Jean-Paul Sartre.

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THE WALL By Jean-Paul Sartre

Historical Context During the 1800s: Spain has lagged behind other Western European countries in economic developments. It has been politically unstable, experiencing violent strikes, assassinations, military plots and separatist movements throughout the early 1900s.

Historical Context After World War I, a Spanish general, Primo, established himself as a military dictator. Primo lost power in 1930. New government wanted to lessened the power of the church. The Falangists wanted to preserve the power of the church. Here the war is brewing.

Historical Context Spanish Civil War

Author Born in 1905 A teacher Taught philosophy First publication was The Wall and Other Stories Explored the ideas of “bad faith” or what happens when people deny moral responsibility for their behavior

The Story First published in 1937 Best known of Sartre’s five short stories Was his personal response to the Spanish Civil War

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Discussion Questions Compare the reactions of the three condemned men to their imminent execution. How is the ending ironic? How does the ending relate to existentialism? One of the themes is death. What do you think Sartre is conveying about death? What does the wall symbolize?