t all hope for anything to get better, andonce all hope is lost, it is often difficult to continue the purpose of your actions. In thiscase, the purpose was Jessies life. Perhaps Jessie would feel differently if she had beengiven better opportunity to discover and fulfill her potential, as opossed to the repressivesociety that has chained her to her home. In deciding whether to take her life or not,Jessie yearned for the truth, just as every human at some time or another in his or lifedoes. Unfortunately, when Jessie looked, it wasnt there. This was very discouragingbecause Jessie was unable to remove the illusions and false stereotypes to dig deep intoherself. She succumbed to the pressure of others, and just felt bad about herself becauseothers had done so for so long. In taking her life, Jessie found a true sense of purpose inherself, even if it did mean it would have to be the end of her life. If one looks at the nightshe tells her mother of her plans, it is clear this is what she truly wants to do. Jessie hasnever been so communicative or happy or even so sure of herself than this night. Sadly enough, it is the thought of her life finally ending that puts her in such high spirits. Jessiesees that true happiness finally awaits her at the end of the long, dark tunnel. She sees thefuture with her bonds broken and true happiness in her heart. She thinks that her truehappiness lies in her death, and she knows there is only one way to find out.Lips Together, Teeth Apart, the most modern play of the semester, is a story about2 couples trying to fulfill their empty lives on one fourth of july weekend. The four peopleare attempting to solve the hollowness of life, fear, and love that is inside each of them. Sally, one of the two women, is a strong character who emerges slowly throughout theplay. Sally is different from Hedda and Jessie in that she is a stronger character becauseshe faces the reality with courage, not cowardli...
