The "problem" in a "problem play" refers to a moral dilemma;a problem play portrays good and evil in clearly delimited ways to prevent moral ambiguity from creating a perceptual problem.

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Problem plays often delve into complex moral issues without clear-cut distinctions between good and evil, thereby intentionally creating moral ambiguity to challenge the audience's perceptions and provoke thought.

The "Problem" in a "Problem Play" Refers to a Moral