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Knock
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025770284
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Knock is a masterful satirical play that delves into the themes of manipulation, medical ethics, and the profound power of suggestion. The work follows the titular character, Dr. Knock, an ambitious and calculating physician who takes over a medical practice in a rural community where the inhabitants are frustratingly healthy. Through a series of cunning consultations and pseudo-scientific reasoning, Knock systematically convinces the villagers that their perceived well-being is merely an illusion, effectively transforming a thriving town into a hub of medical anxiety and dependency.
This sharp comedy serves as a biting critique of professional hubris and the vulnerability of the human psyche when confronted with expert authority. As the boundaries between genuine care and calculated commerce blur, Knock remains a timeless exploration of how fear and institutional influence can be wielded to control a population. Celebrated for its wit, rapid-fire dialogue, and psychological depth, this play continues to resonate as a poignant reflection on the relationship between the healer and the healed, making it an essential piece of modern theatrical literature.
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