In "Arms and the Man", Shaw's purpose is to demolish romantic idealism about war and love. The play attacks the romance of ...

Sergius is romantic and sentimental in his attitude to life. By his pose and romantic attitude he produces an impression wherever he goes....

Nicola is a servant of the Major Petkoffs . Through him Shaw satirizes the bad system of master and servant. Nicola serves as a contrast t...

Major Petkoff is the father of Raina . The war with the Serbs has made him an important figure in his place. He is a hero satirized by Sha...

Raina in the heroine of the play "Arms and the man" . She is a beautiful young lady of romantic temperament. She is polite and ...