Very early on, it is established that Einstein and Haber are each other's foil, both with a very different outlook on life and the future of science. This not only demonstrates his devotion to science, but also his ambition to acquire fame and recognition as a scientist. Haber's decision to get a baptism is motivated by his career goals. Morals that are discussed between (Albert) Einstein and Haber during this act include nationality, religion/faith, and what it means to change these factors in one's life for example, Haber does not fully embrace Christianity, but is baptized so that he can increase his chances of gaining professorship. The first act works to develop the meaningful yet complicated relationship between the characters Einstein and Haber, drawing upon the dynamic differences between both their scientific and moral principles.
Haber's lab also developed the cyanide-based pesticide Zyklon A, predecessor to the infamous Zyklon B. This gas was used in as a weapon in Ypres during World War I. However, he was also involved in the use of chlorine gas by the German military. This invention helped to prevent the starvation of millions of people. The process, used to make ammonia, revolutionized the production of agricultural fertilizer. He was the co-inventor of the Haber–Bosch process. Haber converted from Judaism to Christianity to help further his scientific career as even at that time in Germany there existed discrimination against Jewish people. Fritz Haber was a Nobel Laureate and German chemist. Through the interactions of Einstein, Haber, Haber's two wives, scientific colleagues and political and military minders, it addresses the connections between pure and applied science, faith and nationalism, and imagination and knowledge. The play is presented as the memories of Albert Einstein as he looks back upon Haber's life. Fritz Haber from 1905 until his death in 1934. Topic Įinstein's Gift is a memory play that loosely recounts the life of Dr. As his passion for science intertwines with nationalistic pride, Haber manifests himself as a scientist devoted to a country that never accepted his Jewish origin. Haber becomes increasingly involved with the German army, the play depicts how his actions and newly forged military connections affect his relationship with his wife, Clara, and his assistant, Otto. His work was later used by the German army to produce the chlorine gas used in the Second Battle of Ypres in the First World War. Fritz Haber, who helped improve living conditions with his work on nitrogen fixation. Through the recollections of Albert Einstein, the play focuses on the life and career of German chemist Dr.
Einstein's Gift is a 2003 play written by Canadian playwright Vern Thiessen and published in 2003 by Playwrights Canada Press.
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