The Group

The Group
by Mercy Otis Warren

After reading this play I felt perplexed by the complexity of it. The plot and story line were both extremely deep and truly needed an in-depth analysis to accurately understand. I was put at ease however when we as a class agreed how intricate this play was. I was comforted to know that I was not the only one left in the dark. However, after going back and breaking down specific scenes, pieces of the puzzle began to shape in my mind.

By breaking down the language and looking at what is being said it was made much easier for me to understand. Especially in the piece Kelly assigned for us to go back and recite, the break down of the language was crucial. Understanding specific excerpts like:

“To equal liberty, conferred on man, By him who formed the peasant and the King! Could we erase these notions from their minds,”
This shows that they wish to erase the notion that they are freed and ruled by the King who they wish to break away from and revolt against. There were several instances where breaking down the old English language helped me understand the text that much more. Rather than just reading words it became easier to comprehend.