A: Yes, I think The Rez Sisters literature is worth of study, because it informs the readers about the important message of the mistreatment First Nations face on reserves in Canada. This play is also worth study because each character is differently developed, bringing something specially unique to offer during the course of the play. It is also interesting how the different personalities of the women clash amongst one another in time of argument, as an abundance of profanity is used to show expression and to add a whole level of realness to the play. I personally think the use of profanity helps improve the play, as it becomes more relatable to the readers from their own past personal experiences. This helps expose the real, raw emotions that come out during times of arguments, creating the complete opposite of another superficial, sugar-coated play. So once again, yes, I personally think this play is not only worth looking at or studying, but should also be looked forward to being read.
I agree with you whole heartedly. Through the emotions we see the women face, we see the exposure of their true personalities, and because of that we are left with this wonderful play. I agree with your idea that because of the profanity being used in the play, and how it allows the audience to relate to themselves, which is very important when reading a text.
ReplyDeleteI like the use of the term "sugar coating" in your article. I find it is something that the play does well is avoid sugar coating things, not just with the profanity, but also with the way the messages are delivered in the arguments and conversations between the sisters. I think the bluntness of the messages helps deliver the message of the mistreatment on reserves. You raise a few good points in this article
ReplyDeleteI also like your idea of it not being "sugar coated" but do you think it's the profanity that creates this emotion? Would it not be that "good" of a play without this language?
ReplyDeleteI agree with your point and Rileys on how the profanity exposes the true emotions of the characters. These emotions allow the audience to connect with the characters, and the huge point of looking at a text is to personally relate to their problems.
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