Question

discuss the new hangman as acritisims of death panelty​

Answer 1

Answer:

The play 'The New Hangman' is a criticism of death penalty. The playwright wants to say that death penalty is inhuman and monstrous. His view becomes clear when the new hangman refuses to carry out his duty of hanging a prisoner. He gives a number of reasons for not hanging the prisoner.

Answer 2

Answer:

• The play 'The New Hangman' by Laurence Housman is a condemnation of the death penalty.

• The playwright wishes to convey the message that the death penalty is inhumane and monstrous.
• When the new hangman refuses to carry out his duty of hanging a prisoner, his point of view becomes clear.
• He gives several reasons why the prisoner should not be hanged.