Woyzeck is a play written by Georg Büchner in the 19th century. It tells the story of a young soldier named Franz Woyzeck who is living in poverty and struggling with his mental health. Woyzeck is subjected to cruel experiments by a doctor and is tormented by his superiors and the people around him.
As Woyzeck's mental state deteriorates, he becomes increasingly paranoid and delusional. He starts to believe that his wife Marie is having an affair with a drum major, which drives him to commit a violent act of jealousy.
The play explores themes of poverty, class struggle, and the effects of social oppression on individuals. It is a powerful and tragic portrayal of a man who is pushed to the brink of madness by the circumstances of his life.