The concept of “eugenics” finds its illustration predominantly in the writings of:
[A] John Osborne
[B] George Bernard Shaw
[C] Eugene O’Neil
[D] Harold Pinter
[E] Arthur miller
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct option is B and C only.

This question asks us to identify the writers in whose works the concept of "eugenics" (the study or practice of selective breeding to improve the genetic quality of a human population) is predominantly illustrated. Among the options provided, the concept of eugenics is most prominent in the writings of George Bernard Shaw [B] and Eugene O’Neill [C].

1. George Bernard Shaw [B]:
George Bernard Shaw was a prominent member of the Fabian Society and a vocal advocate for eugenic principles. He believed that the selective breeding of humans was essential for social reform and human evolution, and he integrated these ideas directly into his literary works. For instance, in his play Man and Superman (1903), Shaw explores the concept of the "Superman" and includes "The Revolutionist's Handbook," which explicitly discusses eugenics and the necessity of selective breeding to elevate humanity.

2. Eugene O’Neill [C]:
Eugene O’Neill frequently engaged with the contemporary anxieties surrounding heredity, biological determinism, and eugenic theories in his plays. A prime example is his Pulitzer Prize-winning play Strange Interlude (1928), where the narrative revolves around heredity, family insanity, and the deliberate decision to terminate a pregnancy and seek a different father to avoid passing on negative genetic traits. This thematic focus led contemporary critics to refer to the play's themes as dealing directly with the "eugenic" questions of his era.

The other playwrights listed—John Osborne [A], Harold Pinter [D], and Arthur Miller [E]—focused on themes such as postwar disillusionment, the theater of the absurd, and social realism, respectively, rather than the thematic or philosophical concepts of eugenics. Therefore, the concept of eugenics finds its illustration predominantly in the writings of B and C only.