: These symbolize the ever-present, invisible authority of the Count, which Jean can never fully escape, even in his moments of dominance over Julie.
: A microcosm of social boundaries where the classes uncomfortably mingle. Miss Julie
August Strindberg’s Miss Julie (1888) is a foundational work of naturalistic drama, exploring the collision of social class and gender during a Midsummer Eve celebration. : These symbolize the ever-present, invisible authority of
: Strindberg applied Social Darwinist ideas, portraying the characters in a "survival of the fittest" battle. Jean is depicted as more adaptable and "fit" to survive, while Julie represents a decaying aristocratic line. : These symbolize the ever-present
: Julie's dog, Diana, and her greenfinch serve as parallels for her own "pedigree" and eventual "slaughter" or downfall.