different to someone else. Many things have caused this societal difference. Particularly, the use of literary works to show different societies in related time periods has constantly shaped thoughts over this controversial topic. From poems, to short stories, to even plays, the use of literary works to show societal issues has become increasingly normalized. “The Bear, A Joke in One Act” is a one-act play written by Anton Chekhov that explores many societal issues, as well as A Dollhouse written by