Comparing Fahrenheit 45 Plays And Oedipus The King

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45 Plays contained a moment where president Nixon gave a speech, however, during that speech robbers where set free. In the darkness of the theater they went through grabbing various items from the audience. Who in return were shocked and excited, putting up no fight regarding their items that were taken. This is because the action itself the action itself left the audience wanting more, seeing where this action may lead. Which can be said about the play as a whole, as each act was different then the last and it left a sense of mystery. As everyone was left wondering how they would express the next president to them and in what ways they would be incorporated with that expression or betrayal.

The overall playwright and production in my opinion

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