ry, he’s come back to the small town he grew up in to try and give something back through his experiences and learning. Stockman wants to be respected by the community. The town thrives on their springs that bring in tourists. When Stockman finds something wrong with the water people at first believe in and support him. His brother, though, knows that the problem with the water which is numerous problems and ruin for the town. The community, not wanting ruination for their town, turn against Stockman. The towns with his brothers’ persuasion believe him to want to purposely destroy the town. This is devastating for Stockman because the respect he had worked for and wanted so bad was now lost. Stockman refuses to accept this though and fights them because he thinks in the end they will know he did the right thing. Thomas Stockman though if an individual has a chance to help society, then most would take that chance. He risks his and his family’s lives to try to save their town. They then made it perfectly clear that they didn’t want him there; but he wouldn’t leave. He stayed at the end with the angry mob at the foot of his doorstep. In the play, Thomas says, “A platoon of soldiers are walking a road toward the enemy. Every one of them is convinced he is on the right road, the safe road. But two miles ahead stands one lonely man, the outpost. He sees that the road is dangerous, that his comrades are walking into a trap. He runs back, he finds the platoon. Isn’t it clear that this man must have the right to warn the majority, to fight with the majority if he believes he has the truth? Before many can know something, one must know it!” This shows that the majority is not always right and one man can show the majority the right thing. Also, before many can know something, one person must know it first and tell and explain it to this majority. My conclusion to my theme is M...
