# Family and Betrayal in Six Characters in Search of an Author

> Theme guide for Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello.

The drama centers on a fractured family, with the Father's past actions leading to the Mother's departure, the Step-Daughter's resentment, and the Son's alienation, exploring themes of guilt, shame, and the painful consequences of betrayal within familial relationships.

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