Life of Galileo
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…he said was wrong- on the contrary he was the one advocating the truth- but because he challenged those in authority. As the play progresses, we realise Galileo faces a losing battle. His very human fragility is his undoing. We must however, give him credit as a realist. One man cannot successfully oppose such a powerful authority. With the threat of torture and death the Church silences Galileo. Why? Because the truth challenges their power.
…he said was wrong- on the contrary he was the one advocating the truth- but because he challenged those in authority. As the play progresses, we realise Galileo faces a losing battle. His very human fragility is his undoing. We must however, give him credit as a realist. One man cannot successfully oppose such a powerful authority. With the threat of torture and death the Church silences Galileo. Why? Because the truth challenges their power.
