Wilder, Thornton: 1897-1975
Our Town, 1938 - Language/Style
- English Language Level: Moderate
- Vocabulary – Mostly everyday words, so easy to read.
Grammar/Sentence Structure – Simple and straightforward, rarely complex.
Dialogue – Natural and conversational, easy to follow.
Stage Directions/Narration – Sometimes poetic or abstract, a bit harder to interpret.
Themes/Ideas – Philosophical and emotional, may require deeper thinking.
- Vocabulary – Mostly everyday words, so easy to read.
- The language is simple, the play’s themes and stage directions are abstract and require readers to think beyond the literal words.