Cock-a-Doodle-Do Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Cock-a-Doodle-Do?

"Power is sweetest when it is completely disproportionate – when a fool rules over the wise..." Kundera's play reveals in a farcical, even sarcastic way what drives people. For some, the most important thing is to submit and have peace of mind, while others need power over others to live. Milan Kundera says of his comedy Ptákovina that "it is a comedy so frivolous that it is more than a comedy: it is nonsense." Its intricate plot is set in motion by the Director, who draws a rhombus on the blackboard in the classroom. And it is discovered. An investigation ensues, and the all-powerful man of the city, the Chairman, also enters the game. This myth-shrouded comedy was only performed briefly in our country in 1969, and since then no one has officially seen it here. Until September 2008, when director Ladislav Smoček staged it at the Činoherní klub in Prague.

Jan Brichcín's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Jaromír Dulava (Předseda)'s journey. " Kundera's play reveals in a farcical, even sarcastic way what drives people.

How Does Jaromír Dulava (Předseda)'s Story End?

• Jaromír Dulava: Jaromír Dulava's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Ondřej Vetchý (Ředitel): Ondřej Vetchý's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Lucie Žáčková (Eva): Lucie Žáčková's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Cock-a-Doodle-Do Mean?

The ending of Cock-a-Doodle-Do brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Jaromír Dulava's story may not satisfy all audiences.