Physical Componets

The stage directions in this play are extremely specific. It makes the play more unrealistic. When the music begins during a scene and the lighting changes, it adds effect to what the character is saying. However, it is meant to be seen and not read so it doesn't come off the same way. For example, when Tom is talking about getting out of his house and seeing the world, the picture of their father lights up. As he keeps making his point, it lights up even more. This would make sense if we were the audience watching the play. However, it seems unrealistic reading it. Another example is the songs that come on. Randomly when Tom is making up with his mother, Ave Maria starts to play. The perfectness of the songs and the lights creates the unrealistic tone.