The Tables Turned; Or, Nupkins Awakened. a Socialist Interlude
The Tables Turned; Or, Nupkins Awakened. a Socialist Interlude
The Tables Turned; Or, Nupkins Awakened is a play by William Morris written in the late 19th century that critiques social injustices and the legal system. Set in a courtroom, it follows Mr. Justice Nupkins as he presides over the trial of Mary Pinch, accused of stealing bread for her starving children. The play humorously parodies the judicial system, highlighting the disparities between the wealthy and the impoverished, while exploring themes of social equality and revolution. This socialist interlude raises critical questions about authority and societal structure, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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“J. N. Another of them! another of those scarcely articulate foreigners! This is a most dangerous plot! Officer, arrest everybody present except the officials. I will make an example of everybody: I will commit them all. Mr. H. (leaning over to Judge). I don’t see how it can be done, my lord. Let it alone: there’s a Socialist prisoner coming next; you can make him pay for all.””
— William Morris
