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Diving for Pearls The Crucible

stage directions He (Den) flings the shovel down to Ron.The theme of society and the individual is also examined in this incident. Den seems to think that refusing the package will be an attack on those responsible for shutting the steel works, and give him the opportunity to speak out against them, however Ron and Barbara think that all Den will succeed in doing is loosing the money he needs, and make little if any impact of those responsible. Dens insignificance as an individual against society and industrialisation is also highlighted through the use of symbolism, in particular the tuba, signifying the working class of the past and present and the life of Dens father.The importance of personal relationships is also disputed throughout Diving for Pearls. There are many dysfunctional relationships, none of which except for Verge and Den are based on communication. A good example of this is the relationship between Marge and Barbara, who are continually trying to undermine each other by each attempting to appear to be a better person and lead a happier and more successful life. In doing this, Marge and Barbara use Verge and Den as toys, each attempting to have more power and influence on them than the other.The facial expression of the actors and the tone of their voices also help to demonstrate the competitiveness and bitterness between the sisters. She only has to look sideways at Barbara and Barbara is deflated.Both The Crucible and Diving for Pearls are theatrical and thought provoking, despite using different methods to do so.The Crucible relies more on physical action, character complexity and development and dramatic tension while Diving for Pearls uses more symbolism, everyday characters and genuine dialogue. Regardless however, of which play is being viewed, each play succeeds in being good entertainment offering the audience an experience that is both theatrical and thought provoking....

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