Although it was first performed in 1938, the action of the play concludes in 1913. How does the play speak to the questions, ideas or issues that faced Americans during the Great Depression? Do you see parallels between the troubles faced by the characters in “Our Town” and Americans today? What are some differences that you notice between the social fabric presented in “Our Town” versus the social fabric of our society today?
This week, you read Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer-Prize winning play “Our Town” which tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover’s Corners between 1901 and 1913 through the everyday lives of its citizens.
1,000 words or roughly four double-spaced pages.
Be sure to support your response with textual evidence (quotes and citations) from the play itself.
Make use of at least three scholarly sources to support and develop your ideas. Our course text may serve as one of these three sources.
Your essay should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the READ and ATTEND sections.
Be sure to cite your sources using proper APA format (7th edition). For help with APA, visit the Bethel Library website to explore a plethora of APA-related tutorials, help videos and resources.
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