Hoppla, We're Alive! Drama.

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Set against the backdrop of the Weimar Republic, the narrative follows Karl Thomas, a man released from a mental hospital after eight years, as he navigates a Germany grappling with the aftermath of World War I and the rise of capitalism and fascism. The play explores themes of democracy's fragility and the haunting impact of past revolutions, presenting a poignant and tragic reflection on lost ideals and forgotten lessons. Toller's work remains a powerful and provocative commentary on societal struggles, culminating in a gripping climax.