hellman

Thân thiện

Lillian Hellman wrote powerful plays about social justice.

Definition

Proper noun * Lillian Hellman: An American playwright and memoirist. Her dramatic works are known for their social and political themes, frequently serving as critiques or condemnations of injustice.

Usage

• As a proper noun (person's name): Used to refer to the individual, her body of work, or the characteristics of her writing.
  • The works of Hellman are studied in modern American drama courses.
  • That screenplay has a moral complexity reminiscent of Hellman.

Advanced Usage

• Attributive use: The name can be used adjectivally to describe works, styles, or themes associated with her.
  • The film adaptation captured the Hellman-esque tension between personal and political loyalties.
  • He is an expert on Hellman manuscripts.

Variants and Related Words

• Hellmanesque (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the themes, style, or moral intensity of Lillian Hellman's work.

Synonyms

• Dramatist
• Playwright
• Author

Notes on Meaning

This word functions exclusively as a proper noun referring to a specific historical figure. Its meaning is inherently tied to the person, Lillian Hellman, and her contributions to literature and theater. It does not have a common noun meaning or use outside of this context.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States playwright; her plays were often indictments of injustice (1905-1984)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Hellman
• Lillian Hellman