Ivan & Adolf: The Last Man in Hell

by Stephen J. Vicchio

Ivan Karamazov cannot understand a God who allows the existence of evil. Adolf Hitler embodies the most horrific evil imaginable. Lingering together as the last residents of Hell, who will be the last man out? Is it worse to be a morally corrupted person, or one who cannot forgive that person no matter what? Is it possible to forgive without forgetting? Is it possible to forget without forgiving? Philosopher Stephen Vicchio's sometimes disturbing, sometimes humorous, always poignant new play explores the nature and power of forgiveness.

Genres: Philosophy, Plays, Drama, Fiction

83 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1997

Reviews

[Julie Banks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved loved.
The entire book was thought provoking, philosophical, and ethically challenging. Great take on what it means to forgive and the identity you have to give up in order to move forward. This is a good read for someone who appreciates dirty realism and perspective shifts.

[Nicole Houck · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow. At first, this was clearly comical and light (as light as something can be with Ivan Karamazov and Adolf Hitler). By the end, I was really thinking about what forgiveness is in light of evil. This take on Heaven was very interesting and made for a great premise through which Vicchio wove themes of hatred, justice, forgiveness, and religion. With how easy it was to read it was still extremely interesting.