Analytical Essay On Our Town
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, reflects on the idea of, everything happens for a reason, but entirely it is based on what people set aside to do in situations, that will affect their lives based on their decisions. This can be a relatable inference in Our Town and in today’s society, because our loved ones can also influence our perspective on what direction to take in life. However I am fixated on the precedent of people can impact their own outcomes.
To put in consideration of Our Town to this observation, Emily Webb is a character who struggled with having the strength to conduct a choice. In act one scene two, Emily hassled with whether or not she considered herself to be pretty, and seeked validation from her mom. “Emily: Mama, am I good …show more content…
looking?’ “Mrs.Webb: Yes, of course you are. All my children have got good features; I’d be ashamed if they hadn’t.’ “Emily: Oh, Mama, that’s not what I mean. What I mean is: am I pretty?’ “Mrs.Webb: I’ve already told you, yes. Now that’s enough of that. You have a nice young pretty face. I never heard of such foolishness.” There seems to be a constant pattern, Emily is conflicted with accommodating to certain situations like deciding for herself if she is beautiful or ugly. That it has led to her being skeptical of everything she does and what she comprehends about herself. It is a known fact that validation is a key factor for people who tend to doubt themselves. Emily wanted to hear she was pretty because she was not sure of herself. In a society everyone can express that they have looked to their loved ones, for any sort of affirmation towards them. There is a deeper meaning to this condition, it is because of the lack of belief or doubt in ourselves, that leads us to worry about about the consequence to every action we make. That we discard how every action can have a reaction to it, no matter circumstance.
Nevertheless I can understand Emily’s struggle with how she can move towards her ambitions and what to do to get there. On most occasions the type of people in your surrounding environment can encourage anyone to be the best of yourself, or they can bring out the worst side of yourself. George Gibbs is an illustration of put together and resourceful. He has supported Emily throughout the time he has known her. George has the ability to support Emily with her decisions, this can infer that he does have confidence in her; which can say a lot for how she sees herself.
In act one scene two George is praising Emily about the speech she presented in class. This leads to Emily becoming inspired to make speeches as a living when she is older. “George: You made a fine speech in class’ “Emily: Well.. I was really ready to make a speech about the Monroe Doctrine, but at the last minute Miss Corcoran made me talk about the Louisiana Purchase instead. I worked an awful long time on both of them.’ ... “George: Emily, you’re just naturally bright, I guess.’ .... “George: Yeah. But, you see, I want to be a farmer, and my Uncle Luke says whenever I’m ready I can come over and work on his farm and if I’m any good I can just gradually have it.’ ..... “Emily: The Louisiana Purchase. It was like silk off a spool. I’m going to make speeches all my life.--- Mama, are these big enough?” George is a perfect example to contributing to the idea of when surrounding with the most efficient people. It can impact the person itself, George influenced a progression for Emily, because Emily found validation and hope from George. When looking back at this passage, it brings up the idea of sometimes words can lead to actions.
This concept is causing me to recall the time I had to face my fear of heights. I remember I was very young at the time and I remember convincing myself that I had to go on the log chute eventually at Nickelodeon Universe. I kept psyching myself out, because I kept watching other people go down the big drop that the ride takes at the end. I could relate to Emily because I was not confident in myself about taking the initiative and go on this ride. Because there was no seat belt when seating in the log. On the other hand, my mom was a very colossal guidance with my fear. I remember so distinctly that she had told me “it is better to face your fears now then dealing with that fear the rest of your life, that it can prevent future opportunities.” It helped better my conscious but I was still conflicted of what to do. George did the same for Emily, he revelvadrf to Emily that he considering himself to be not good enough, and that eased her that she was not alone. I look between Emily and I, and I see a common struggle of fear. Anticipation of what will emerge if we adopt to make a choice for ourselves.
Over time it can be concluded that Emily was at the point in her conflict where she had to realize she was in a constant battle with herself.
That animosity being, if she had the right mindset to make the right accommodations when it equips to her life. This predicament has caused her guard to be put up, this camouflage she surrounds herself is called fear out of change. In act two scene two, it is shown by this text that Emily is having second thoughts about her marriage to George, her dad is trying to convince her that she needs to marry him. “Emily: But, Papa,-- I don’t want to get married....’ “Mr. Webb: Sh---- sh--- Emily. Everything’s all right.’ Emily: “Why can’t I stay for a while just as I am? Let’s go away,--’ Mr. Webb: “No, no, Emily. Now stop and think a minute.’ “Emily: Don’t you remember that you used to say, -- all the time you used say--- all the time: that I was your girl! There must be lots of places we can go. I’ll work for you. I could keep house.’ “Mr.Webb: Sh..... You mustn’t think of such things. You’re just nervous, Emily.” The reason of this scene is because it is the climax of her struggle. Mr. Webb serves as this force that wakes Emily up from her delusions, it causes her to realize that she can not obtain control of her own life, if she does not cease to run from her
problems.
There have been countless times where I can agree with the fact that, fear, self doubt, the need for recognition, and who we confine our own selves with can be significant to the multitude outcomes that can occur to conquer our complications. I remember when I finally decided to face my dilemma with heights I decided to get on the log chute. I immediately regretted my decision, especially when the ride started to move. I kept telling my mom, “I need to get off of this ride”, and I kept shouting, “I do not want to do this anymore.” My mom would refuse my desire to get off the ride, and she kept exclaiming “you can not live in fear of a situation before you experience it first-hand.” As I journeyed through the tunnel of the ride, I kept telling myself “I’ll be fine”, especially at the drop of the ride. When we dropped I held on tight and screamed. I then realized after getting off the ride that it was not that dreadful as I imagined in my head. I just needed that push to go on in the first place. This can also be spoken for Emily. She had to be told by Mr.Webb that she would be fine, and that George was a good man. I speculate because Emily went through with the marriage, this means she has ultimately accepted that she is executing with a suitable choice.
In conclusion, Thornton Wilder wrote Our Town to establish the precedent of we as people are responsible for the actions, we designate to proceed forward in our lives. Emily Webb grappled with identifying whether or not she was executing valid obligations to enhance her way of life. Most would infer this was out of fear and of the cause and effect a decision has on life itself. I can fabricate a connection with this to my story. When facing my fear of heights I tried to inspect for ways to avoid solving my problem. I came to the realization that every action has a reaction.Our loved ones, can advise us in life, and can influence our actions. But we are still in control of our lives, because it is our life to live.
To put in consideration of Our Town to this observation, Emily Webb is a character who struggled with having the strength to conduct a choice. In act one scene two, Emily hassled with whether or not she considered herself to be pretty, and seeked validation from her mom. “Emily: Mama, am I good …show more content…
looking?’ “Mrs.Webb: Yes, of course you are. All my children have got good features; I’d be ashamed if they hadn’t.’ “Emily: Oh, Mama, that’s not what I mean. What I mean is: am I pretty?’ “Mrs.Webb: I’ve already told you, yes. Now that’s enough of that. You have a nice young pretty face. I never heard of such foolishness.” There seems to be a constant pattern, Emily is conflicted with accommodating to certain situations like deciding for herself if she is beautiful or ugly. That it has led to her being skeptical of everything she does and what she comprehends about herself. It is a known fact that validation is a key factor for people who tend to doubt themselves. Emily wanted to hear she was pretty because she was not sure of herself. In a society everyone can express that they have looked to their loved ones, for any sort of affirmation towards them. There is a deeper meaning to this condition, it is because of the lack of belief or doubt in ourselves, that leads us to worry about about the consequence to every action we make. That we discard how every action can have a reaction to it, no matter circumstance.
Nevertheless I can understand Emily’s struggle with how she can move towards her ambitions and what to do to get there. On most occasions the type of people in your surrounding environment can encourage anyone to be the best of yourself, or they can bring out the worst side of yourself. George Gibbs is an illustration of put together and resourceful. He has supported Emily throughout the time he has known her. George has the ability to support Emily with her decisions, this can infer that he does have confidence in her; which can say a lot for how she sees herself.
In act one scene two George is praising Emily about the speech she presented in class. This leads to Emily becoming inspired to make speeches as a living when she is older. “George: You made a fine speech in class’ “Emily: Well.. I was really ready to make a speech about the Monroe Doctrine, but at the last minute Miss Corcoran made me talk about the Louisiana Purchase instead. I worked an awful long time on both of them.’ ... “George: Emily, you’re just naturally bright, I guess.’ .... “George: Yeah. But, you see, I want to be a farmer, and my Uncle Luke says whenever I’m ready I can come over and work on his farm and if I’m any good I can just gradually have it.’ ..... “Emily: The Louisiana Purchase. It was like silk off a spool. I’m going to make speeches all my life.--- Mama, are these big enough?” George is a perfect example to contributing to the idea of when surrounding with the most efficient people. It can impact the person itself, George influenced a progression for Emily, because Emily found validation and hope from George. When looking back at this passage, it brings up the idea of sometimes words can lead to actions.
This concept is causing me to recall the time I had to face my fear of heights. I remember I was very young at the time and I remember convincing myself that I had to go on the log chute eventually at Nickelodeon Universe. I kept psyching myself out, because I kept watching other people go down the big drop that the ride takes at the end. I could relate to Emily because I was not confident in myself about taking the initiative and go on this ride. Because there was no seat belt when seating in the log. On the other hand, my mom was a very colossal guidance with my fear. I remember so distinctly that she had told me “it is better to face your fears now then dealing with that fear the rest of your life, that it can prevent future opportunities.” It helped better my conscious but I was still conflicted of what to do. George did the same for Emily, he revelvadrf to Emily that he considering himself to be not good enough, and that eased her that she was not alone. I look between Emily and I, and I see a common struggle of fear. Anticipation of what will emerge if we adopt to make a choice for ourselves.
Over time it can be concluded that Emily was at the point in her conflict where she had to realize she was in a constant battle with herself.
That animosity being, if she had the right mindset to make the right accommodations when it equips to her life. This predicament has caused her guard to be put up, this camouflage she surrounds herself is called fear out of change. In act two scene two, it is shown by this text that Emily is having second thoughts about her marriage to George, her dad is trying to convince her that she needs to marry him. “Emily: But, Papa,-- I don’t want to get married....’ “Mr. Webb: Sh---- sh--- Emily. Everything’s all right.’ Emily: “Why can’t I stay for a while just as I am? Let’s go away,--’ Mr. Webb: “No, no, Emily. Now stop and think a minute.’ “Emily: Don’t you remember that you used to say, -- all the time you used say--- all the time: that I was your girl! There must be lots of places we can go. I’ll work for you. I could keep house.’ “Mr.Webb: Sh..... You mustn’t think of such things. You’re just nervous, Emily.” The reason of this scene is because it is the climax of her struggle. Mr. Webb serves as this force that wakes Emily up from her delusions, it causes her to realize that she can not obtain control of her own life, if she does not cease to run from her
problems.
There have been countless times where I can agree with the fact that, fear, self doubt, the need for recognition, and who we confine our own selves with can be significant to the multitude outcomes that can occur to conquer our complications. I remember when I finally decided to face my dilemma with heights I decided to get on the log chute. I immediately regretted my decision, especially when the ride started to move. I kept telling my mom, “I need to get off of this ride”, and I kept shouting, “I do not want to do this anymore.” My mom would refuse my desire to get off the ride, and she kept exclaiming “you can not live in fear of a situation before you experience it first-hand.” As I journeyed through the tunnel of the ride, I kept telling myself “I’ll be fine”, especially at the drop of the ride. When we dropped I held on tight and screamed. I then realized after getting off the ride that it was not that dreadful as I imagined in my head. I just needed that push to go on in the first place. This can also be spoken for Emily. She had to be told by Mr.Webb that she would be fine, and that George was a good man. I speculate because Emily went through with the marriage, this means she has ultimately accepted that she is executing with a suitable choice.
In conclusion, Thornton Wilder wrote Our Town to establish the precedent of we as people are responsible for the actions, we designate to proceed forward in our lives. Emily Webb grappled with identifying whether or not she was executing valid obligations to enhance her way of life. Most would infer this was out of fear and of the cause and effect a decision has on life itself. I can fabricate a connection with this to my story. When facing my fear of heights I tried to inspect for ways to avoid solving my problem. I came to the realization that every action has a reaction.Our loved ones, can advise us in life, and can influence our actions. But we are still in control of our lives, because it is our life to live.