Albee's plays are a mixture of realism

Albee's plays are a mixture of realism, satire, humor, and absurdam. Real life situations and conflicts are presented th9e conversation into everyday characters are people one often comes across. But the realism is intricately woven with absurdist elements. At times reading the plays can be confusing and one may not quite know what to make of them. In the sandbox, Albee paints a grim and realistic picture of the way people are ill-treated in their old age. it is significant that mommy, daddy, and grandma do not have names.  They could be anyone and the place anywhere: the theme is universal. They speak like any of us All old people are likely to be treated in the same insensitive, uncaring way as grandma is being treated. No wonder, like grandma, they may pretend to be deaf so that they can shield themselves from the constant insults of the children.  itis hurtful to realize that the very children, for whom they have made so many sacrifices, are now simply waiting for the tie. the sandbox could well be a symbol or the deathbed. The captured effectively by the playwright. Edward



Albee expressed his feeling of disappointment regarding the way our society treats the elderly people but realism is liberally mixed with absurdism and humor. the young man, doing body exercises constantly, is meant to be the angel of death, flapping the wings a funny sight indeed! The musician keeps getting directions from the various characters about when to play or stop and also what kind of music to play. Grandpa reminds the stage director that lights have to be dimmed as it is nightfall.
She also yells at one point that she is not yet ready to enact the death scene as the toy shovel makes it difficult for her to cover herself with sand in time. Grandma enacts the dying scene, then realizes she is actually dying. Finally, as she breathes her last, commands the acting skills of the young man representing the angel of death who, in turn, blushes and accepts the compliment.
 chair facing stage right with a music stand before it farther back and stage center slightly elevated and racked, a large child's sandbox with a toy pail and shovel the
In the beginning, it is the brightest day the young man is alone on stage to the rear of the sandbox, and to one side. This calisthenics, employing the arms only, should suggest the beating and fluttering of wings. This is the story of a realism it is a real story I really like it this story is very beautiful and I like it so LZ guys don't forget to read all story parts read the complete story without leaving anything and don't miss to read all other posts because all are like these only so guys definitely read all posts and you also contact us you can also write a post for us thank you.so dosto plz read Karo our enjoy Karo the article is very easy and very important share this article with your friends and don't forget to read all our articles.
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