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The Skin of Our Teeth

Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
ISBN: 0060088931

1942

4 Q&A

In MemoriamThornton Wilder has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.

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What inspired the decision to use mythological figures in the play?

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Did anyone else find the play’s commentary on human folly both hopeful and unsettling?

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How do you interpret the ending — is it genuinely optimistic or more resigned?

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In MemoriamThornton Wilder has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.

What inspired the decision to use mythological figures in the play?

Around the Web·last month

Did anyone else find the play’s commentary on human folly both hopeful and unsettling?

Around the Web·last month

How do you interpret the ending — is it genuinely optimistic or more resigned?

Around the Web·last month