... attempts to highlight the central theme and to subtly influence the audience to make their own judgement throughout the story. Shanley also dramatizes the theme through the setting which takes place in Bronx, New York during 1964. The setting is important due to its significance for the Civil Rights Act, and because it took place after JFK's assassination which emphasizes another theme ... of skepticism. The introductory rhetorical question and eerie story setting thematically support the major dilemma in this play between the concepts of skepticism versus faith. We first encounter Sist...

• Word Count: 1601
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate