Black Comedy

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by Peter Shaffer

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Hello everyone! My school is putting on a production of Black Comedy this fall, and we're confused about one of the lines/jokes: "a set of early Christians." Does anyone know what this means in the play or what the butt of the joke is. Thank you! ????
Rhiannon Said It's referring to the persecution of Christians in Rome during the Roman Empire. Emperor Nero tortured and killed Christians by burning them alive as …moreIt's referring to the persecution of Christians in Rome during the Roman Empire. Emperor Nero tortured and killed Christians by burning them alive as human torches.

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So Brindsley is sarcastically joking that a set of early Christians (ie. human torches) would be a weapon against the dark.(less)
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