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Synopsis Of The Play 'Sure Thing' By David Ives

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Attempting to locate the perfect individual for a relationship can be difficult. A relationship between two individuals can have altogether different implications or stories. In a few relationships, for example, two partners, they can likewise be closest companions since they share great similarity. A relationship is reinforced by what they have in common, and love for each other. However, the battle to find that individual is shown well in David Ives ' play "Sure Thing". Few things that emerge in this play is how shattered the foundation is, and it is difficult to comprehend the story first time reading it. In spite of the play 's short length and lack of characters it is an incredible story and one can just envision how interesting the play could be when carried on. The play indicates how there can be numerous results to a basic situation. David Ives pokes fun at our social construct of finding that right person in “Sure Thing” …show more content…

She reacts by saying yes and a bell rings, which allows Bill to ask again once more. Bill asks the same question once again and this time, Betty lets him know that she is waiting for another individual so the bell rings again and the discussion begins once more. He is rejected multiple times but finally Betty accepts to give him a chance to sit with her while she keeps reading. Bill tries to chat with her, however, Betty lets him know that she needs to read peacefully so the bell rings

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