In the resource “Why to Study Drama,” it is stated that “By understanding drama, you can learn to understand anyone, anywhere, anytime. Plays often capture the essence of a culture or a group within that culture. They reveal the attitudes and opinions of their day.” How does his assertion resonate with you after reading the play? Do you agree? How might you relate to ideas and conflicts presented in this play, even if the characters and scenarios may be very different from your experience?
How might this tale have been different if told as a fictional short story, rather than a play? What might be different, and do you think the story would be better or worse as a result? Explain.
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