“The road was disintegrating here as everywhere, deep fissures and potholes holding gardens of weeds. There were wildflowers alongside the vegetable patches at the edge of the pavement, Queen Anne’s lace whispering against Kirsten’s outstretched hand” (Mandel 49). This quote reminds me of how I picture the world after humankind dies. The image of the road disintegrating with the beauty of nature calms me. I hope the world will be as beautiful as I imagine when it ends.
“Kristen stood in the state of suspension that always came over her at the end of performances, her soul pulling upward out of her chest” (Mandel 59). This quote reminds me of how I used to be in choir growing up. I have always adored singing. Despite my stage fright, I remember the applause after the choir concerts. I loved the emotional release brought upon me by performing on stage. I miss it.
“Survival is Insufficient” justifies the existence of the Traveling Troupe in the first place. Despite the Georgian Flu, the Traveling Symphony practices art and theatre. I argue that to survive does not mean to live. That is why survival is insufficient. Another parallel between the play and the story is the proposed love interests. I think that Sayid and August are the proposed loved interests. Kristen has grown up and has more standing in the Traveling Symphony now. She has love interests, developed a personality, and has endured twenty years of living in an apocalypse. She may not fully remember everything in section one, but she remembers bits and pieces. The way the prophet spoke reminds me of how people under psychosis speak about God and everything concerning such. He appears to be delusional. His character is not one that I would respect as a person, and I would avoid him at all costs in real life. He appears to be a “villain” of this story so far, but I hope his character develops towards being less delusional/cult-like.
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