Which drama by Ivan Cankar centers on the ruthless and corrupt village entrepreneur Jakov Kantor, who stops at nothing to secure local power?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Kralj na Betajnovi
- Step 1: Ivan Cankar's 1902 drama Kralj na Betajnovi portrays Jakov Kantor, who murders the young idealist Maks to maintain his dominance. Answer: Kralj na Betajnovi. Why not the others: Pohujšanje v dolini šentflorjanski is a satirical farce about artistic scandals, Za narodov blagor v mestu mocks political demagogy, and Gospodar Jakov Kantor na vasi is an altered title.
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