02130cam a22003013u 4500 54362 UtSlPG 20260610134243.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Karikko, Kaarle, 1842-1916 Lakiasia: Näytelmä kolmessa näytöksessä Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-03-14 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Lakiasia: Näytelmä kolmessa näytöksessä" by Kaarle Karikko is a play written in the early 20th century. The work dramatizes a legal dispute between two farmers, Vinkka and Kela, over unpaid wages for work done on behalf of Kela. The play explores themes of justice, social inequality, and the dynamics between the poor and the authorities, reflecting the societal issues of the time. In this story, Vinkka claims that he was not paid for driving logs to the parsonage on behalf of Kela. The narrative unfolds in three acts, showcasing the courtroom proceedings where Vinkka seeks the help of a clerk, Ilmola, to navigate the complexities of the law. As the trial progresses, various characters, including a witness named Hutja, reveal the larger context of exploitation and the struggles faced by the rural poor. Ultimately, despite the legal maneuvering and accusations, the outcome highlights the moral complexities of the situation as Kela begrudgingly acknowledges his debt to Vinkka, hinting at the flaws within the legal system itself. The play provides a critique of both social norms and the judicial process, all while maintaining a tone that combines drama with moments of humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Finnish drama -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54362 95196 95196