The Apple Cart

The Apple Cart – Tilak notes Shaw’s skepticism toward “pseudo-democracy.” The play suggests that while democracy claims to be the “government of the people,” it is often a “cart” used by politicians for their own interests rather than the nation’s honor.A significant element in Tilak’s summary is the influence of “Breakages, Limited,” a massive private corporation that controls politicians and hinders progress to maintain its own profits. This highlights the corruption of the political system by big business.