Topdog Underdog Analysis

Intriguing and fascinating aren't merely strong enough words to describe Susan-Lori Park’s Topdog/Underdog. I was filled with anticipation, just reading the script. Through the analysis of Topdog/Underdog, I determine that it may not be classified as a well-made play, entirely, using the Aristotelian Theory. The analysis of the plot, characters, thought, diction, music, and spectacle will further explain this claim. To shed further insight on the play's relevance to today's audiences as a work of art, I will provide perspectives of criticism.
Oh my gosh! What happened? The plot of this story seems to sneak up and attack me as a reader. In Topdog/Underdog, Lincoln and Booth, brothers, seemed to have an aggressive, yet caring, relationship. They
Another thing that remains a mystery to me is the thought, or meaning, of the play. I understand the significance of certain aspects of the play, but as a whole, the meaning is unclear. The thoughts, themes, and messages are unknown to me, especially with the way the play ends. He shoots and kills Grace for wanting better after he was unfaithful to her, lied about it to Lincoln, shoots Lincoln, and then mourns Lincoln's death. I am left unsure of where the capability to kill derived from. I love the mystery of it all but Parks could have connected a few more of the dots,
What thuh hell? The diction, or according to Aristotle, modes of utterance, seemed to be that of slang. Parks uses the diction of Lincoln and Booth to support the significance of their past. Lincoln and Booth having to raise themselves, Booth dropping out of school, and them having to grow up earlier than most young men, played a role in their lack of intelligence. Park’s reveals this to expose, not only their background, but also their education and social class. Although Lincoln has more education than Booth, who dropped out of school, they share the same
Through the analysis of Topdog/Underdog, I determine that multiple components of the play could be classified as a well-made play, entirely, using the Aristotelian Theory but not the play in its entirety. The play holds significance to society through the way of being we have grown accustomed to. This work of art was a great wake up call. I give this play a four star rating for the way it thoroughly kept my interest, gave me insight, but kept the sense of mystery, and had such a huge plot twist. I would definitely recommend this