This may or may not be "legal" in terms of our guidelines for our blogs, but I this play struck me in a way that Absalom, Absalom could not.
Plus the play had two of our own, so that's all the reason I need.
Faulkner's technique of storytelling is universally recognized, especially whenever it comes to The Sound and The Fury and Absalom, Absalom; it has a certain knack for throwing you into the middle of a situation without explaining all of the backstory or details. I enjoyed learning about Caddy's misgivings and Quentin's fall from grace; it was fun learning more about the charcters in that way.
Arthur Miller's "All My Sons" had a very similar fashion of showing you all of these characters in a seemingly innocent storyline. Somewhere along the line though, one line shifts the entire tone of the story, gripping you to the point of shock. After Act 1 ended I found myself on the edge of my seat, needing to relax during the ten minute intermission. Each of the characters were portrayed perfectly, accurately reflecting the strong opinions and beliefs of each one, culminating into a proverbial "shit-storm" as the play ends. This play is the epitome of the "dark secret" trope used in many stories today, and it was wonderfully shown by our more than capable theatre department. With your knowledge of archetypes and after getting a good feel for the exposition, you will more than likely be able to anticipate the ending, but that doesn't change the emotional effect; I laughed alot and teared up even a bit.
Whether or not you're getting extra credit from another class, you need to see this play. It is exposition in its prime with unforgettable emotion. I can honestly say it's the best production I have seen at McMurry in four years.
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