This was not one of my favorite playwrights. It left me feeling depressed and sad. It could be a very real reenactment of what actually happens in some of our high schools across America. Maybe that’s why it left me depressed. It reinforces my belief that life comes down to love and acceptance. We all have a desire to be loved and to give love and when that’s not appropriately given it can lead to emotional, mental and physical breakdowns. I’m having a hard time picking a character that I could play. There is a part of each character that I can identify with but I am not positive how well I could play the part. CB sister, Sally, would be the one I would pick. She cracks me up as she changes her philosophy on life often. She is a teenager in
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CB and CB sister try to have a funeral for the dog. Neither one of them can give an explanation of God therefore they argue about who should offer a prayer. CB goes to his peer group to somehow explain God and the death of his dog only to find they don’t have any answers his friends are more concerned about the upcoming party at Macy’s house. The movie comes to a climax when CB realizes the bullying that’s been happening to Beethoven and his real feelings toward Beethoven. I’m not sure if these feelings are true and real or it’s just CB’s way of saying his sorry and making peace with God (the God of heaven that has his dog). This relationship escalates at the party when CB decides to kiss Beethoven in front of his peers. This relationship brings out a lot of feelings and everyone around them. Matt is extremely jealous and takes it out on Beethoven which in the end becomes a Beethoven’s breaking point. This is the point at which he takes his own life. The last scene brings it all full-circle. CB gets a letter from God. This letter encourages him to stay strong even in the rough times. The letter refers to the life in heaven where his dog and Beethoven are living happy peaceful lives. It’s beautiful to see all of the peers come together and read this letter. It leaves the audience with
CB and CB sister try to have a funeral for the dog. Neither one of them can give an explanation of God therefore they argue about who should offer a prayer. CB goes to his peer group to somehow explain God and the death of his dog only to find they don’t have any answers his friends are more concerned about the upcoming party at Macy’s house. The movie comes to a climax when CB realizes the bullying that’s been happening to Beethoven and his real feelings toward Beethoven. I’m not sure if these feelings are true and real or it’s just CB’s way of saying his sorry and making peace with God (the God of heaven that has his dog). This relationship escalates at the party when CB decides to kiss Beethoven in front of his peers. This relationship brings out a lot of feelings and everyone around them. Matt is extremely jealous and takes it out on Beethoven which in the end becomes a Beethoven’s breaking point. This is the point at which he takes his own life. The last scene brings it all full-circle. CB gets a letter from God. This letter encourages him to stay strong even in the rough times. The letter refers to the life in heaven where his dog and Beethoven are living happy peaceful lives. It’s beautiful to see all of the peers come together and read this letter. It leaves the audience with