Analytical Review Of The Play 'Sweat'

The plotline and lesson of “Sweat,” however, was the main reason why the audience, including myself, was truly moved. The story focuses on three working-class friends – Tracey, Cynthia, and Jessie – and their union jobs at the local steel-tubing factory. These friends and their sons have spent many year at the factory, providing labor and trying to do their best to make a living for themselves. Everything was going well until their financial situation took a turn when jobs at the factory are getting cut. Gradually, “Sweat” exposes the powerful and evil truth about business firms and the hardships of many labor workers.
As jobs are getting eliminated and the factories are locking out their employees, the characters are driven to anger and frustration …show more content…
As the play continues, they magnificently unravel their characters’ challenges in the manufacturing industry in the United States. With feelings of anger and fear shown as the workers’ lives are affected by the harsh jobs lay off decisions of corporations, the actors are able to display their inner feelings and realistic approach to the situation. I strongly admire these actors for their compassion and devotion in taking up these roles. They showcased the sad reality of modern society through their moving drama that exposes the racial tensions and brutal capitalism of the country. After watching this play, I have a greater comprehension of the consequences that many of these workers unfairly face in a capitalist economy and feel much sympathy for the poor characters whose lives went downhill due to factors beyond their own …show more content…
Like the night when I was amazed by Eric Kreb’s bold actions, I had the same impacted reaction when I went to both of these spectacular performances. After the end of each show, I found myself analyzing what had happened. The concepts and underlying messages of both “The Castle” and “Sweat” spoke out to me with each of their distinctive features. I was touched with “The Castle” because it focuses on the lives of four ex-convicts who were imperfect in their actions and later became the victims of the injustice of incarceration. However, they all spoke of redemption, hope, and support in a new light I had never seen before. It was inspiring to witness that these four humans were able to better themselves with the help of a beautiful organization who became their family. On the other hand, “Sweat” impacted me by displaying the financial struggles and lack of job securities of the working class in an economy dominated by money driven corporations. Racial tensions and rational truths of relationships are also brought out into the discussion of the play in the most enriching way I’ve ever seen. Primarily, I’ve never seen these Broadway performances that engaged the audience, such as myself, with serious and moving issues, exposing the harsh realities of the world we live in and leaving us to ponder our own