Out Town

I found Our Town to be a very interesting an intriguing read. I found that there were so many themes within the plot that caught my attention. There were many instances where I found myself analyzing the relationship between the characters and the message that the playwright is striving to portray. I think that one of the most important motifs mentioned is the importance of relationships between humanity. Even from the beginning of the play, the Stage Manager seeks to establish a relationship with the audience. The play’s titles assess the importance of community and companionship. I loved the fact that Wilder does uses the theatre in a realistic manner. Many of the scenes portrayed in the play are moments that would occur in real life: a milk man delivers milk, a family breakfast, two people fall in love. However, I found it interesting that the author sought to disconnect the audience from the theatre so that the message of the play would be ore prevalent.