Miss You and Wedding Duet

Part 1: Miss You

I think you gave an explicit view of the visual events in the conversation between the various individual in the short dialogue. I tend to visualize the phone call of Man and Woman given that Woman does not like the telephone conversation. In addition, the visual image you have described is relevant for the described situation given that the Man and Woman are in different venues from each other. Hence, the distance has strained the relationship between Man and Woman leading to an emotional divide between the tow individuals given that Woman does not have her emotional needs fulfilled (Barnet & William, 25).

Furthermore, I think your idea of her presence in her own matrimonial home is precise because from the conversation it is evident that her husband is a man who travels frequently for business related issues. Hence, they could be visualized as financially well-off couple or family.

I also think you were accurate in highlighting that her flirting also highlights some childish acts such as curling the hair with a finger as she enjoys flirting with the second man. She could also be pacing in the house as she switches the telephone conversations from Man 1 and Man 2.

I also think that your opinion about the second Woman is also relevant in that she seems to be a strict woman who does not tolerate sexual promiscuity as evidenced by Man 2 whom she had an enjoyable outing with, the previous night. I think you are also precise in terms of Man 2’s physical appearance as an extremely good-looking man in the business world but slightly lower in the business world than Man 1. The setting as you have described it is also right in that it is used to illustrate the characters of the two individuals. Bright lighting for Man 1 and Woman 2 to illustrate their levels in terms of careers and sense of morality. On the other hand, you have used a darker setting for Man 2 and Woman 2 to illustrate their promiscuity and lack of morals give that the two already have partners.

Part 2: Miss You

The irony in the play is that Man 1 seems intent on showing his affection to his wife yet she seems uninterested in his show of care and affection towards her. In addition, the predominant aspect of irony is the first phone call whereby Man 1 and Woman 1 are having a conversation and she opts to take another call by Man 2. Irony is described as the use of words to convey a false meaning or to cultivate a false nation. This is explicitly depicted in the initial stages of the conversation between Man 1 and Woman 1. She illustrates irony when Man 1 says that he misses her and asks her if she feels the same by saying that, she misses him. This is because she initially hesitates stating that she misses him thus her statement is not genuine and is merely aimed at finishing the question.

Man 2 also illustrates irony when he tells Woman 1 that he has a busy schedule whereas he intends on meeting his lover with whom he has a relationship. This is used by Man 2 to mislead woman 1 into thinking that he has a genuine reason for not seeing her that night. The dialogue evidences the variety in terms of morals of the individuals identified in the play. Woman 2 could be simply termed as a woman who takes all matters around her with utmost seriousness. In addition, Man 2 is simply a man who loves to flirt with other women due to his presupposed good looks and grooming. Woman 1 could be termed also as a woman who loves to flirt given the absence of her husband or partner. Man 1 is simply a calm man who works hard to maintain his family and specifically his wife. She does not appreciate him as expected given that he has worked for two consecutive days without sleep in order to find time to be with his wife. Hence, a lot of empathy is felt for Man 1 who seems to struggle with his job in order to meet his wife who is philandering without his knowledge. She seems as an un-appreciative woman who only puts her interests first without considerations about other people around her.

Part 3:

I think that you are right about the traits exhibited by the newly wedded couple. I think you have highlighted the dramatic change of the simple argument into a full-blown conflict between the two individuals over a simple matter. A conflict between the tow newly wedded individuals is borne out of simple matters between the two individuals. The couple fights merely three hours after their wedding ceremony.

I think that you have also managed to illustrate the presence of conflict in terms of the character between the two individuals. The bride could be simply termed as overly emotional as she seems to create conflicts from minute issues. In addition, her new husband is also an impatient individual who finds it difficult to listen and understand the plight of his new wife. Due to their differences in terms of character, this eventually results into a physical conflict between the two individuals (Barnet & William, 33).

I think that you have also illustrated the efforts of the groom to resolve the issues with his new wife. However, this is not possible as the man is impatient and does not understand what his new wife is saying to him. This indicates a conflict in terms of communication because the two seem not to understand each other with specific reference to the husband who seems not to understand the needs of his wife. In addition, you have also illustrated the presence of the tow themes of new marriage and conflict. Conflict is predominant because it seems impractical for the two individuals to get into fight despite having been married for only three hours.

Part 4:

The significance of the union of marriage between the bride and groom is used to illustrate the presence of love and understanding, which was the sole reason for the two coming together through marriage. In addition, conflict between the two is used to emphasis the presence of conflict and misunderstandings in marriages all of which can be solved through understanding of each other’s expectations (Barnet & William, 48).

I envision the newly wedded couple in a hotel room as they seek to start their honeymoon. The tow individuals seem to be having fun but have their individual perceptions about their new marriage. They are about to enter into the room for their honeymoon but the bride accidentally drops to the threshold. I envision the two having a spirited physical fight to enhance the theme of conflict. In addition, the theme of the play dwells on the presence of conflict within any marital setting. This is evidenced by the agreements, which emanate from basic issues but eventually results into an emotional and physical fight between the tow newly wedded individuals.

However, after their disagreements they manage to reconcile with a passionate kiss. This is an indication of the need for understanding and forgiveness within any marriage setting in order to solve conflicts. The theme of conflict whereby the arguments, which are borne out of minute issues results in a full-blown physical fight is an illustration of how marriage conflicts arise from small issues. In addition, the theme of forgiveness is enhanced by the eventual cooperation and reconciliation of the two individuals. Furthermore, the two, bride and groom are able to accept the presence of their individual differences. Thus in any marriage setting it is paramount to understand and accept each other’s flaws and differences. Moreover, the two indicate that forgetting past events in conflicts is necessary to ensure actual reconciliation in any marriage.

Work Cited

Barnet, Sylvan, & William E. Cain. A Short Guide to Writing About Literature. New York: Longman, 2012. Print.