Marriage In The Play 'Our Town'

In the play “Our Town” the idea of marriage is seen in many different lights, and as is often in the world, it can get a little confusing. One view, held by the Stage Manager himself, is one of simplicity. Meaning that, the ceremony itself, is short and sweet, and the two live side by side the rest of their lives. How different that is from today’s views. All these people, getting the nicest and grandest flowers and getting the monkey's uncle to come to the wedding, all to cut it off three months later because they aren't “compatible”. Then there is the view of George's teammates, the view held by many that believes that marriage ends all the fun in life and that you are tied up for the rest of eternity. Most people grow out of this idea as soon as they meet, as the world calls it, “the one”. Finally, there is the view held by Mrs Gibbs. This view believes that marriage is something that sticks. It is not something to “try out” nor is it something to head into lightly. It is …show more content…
It is the belief that, as said in the book, “Yes...people are meant to go through life two by two. 'Tain't natural to be lonesome.” These, among many other views expressed in the book, represent widely the worlds view of marriage in the early 1900's. Today we see a totally different, and worse off, society because our stands on right marriage have worn away. If you were to ask God Himself what He thought marriage was about, and how it should go, what do you think He would say?

II. God's Thoughts on Marriage

So, why don't we search the Bible and ask God, the originator of marriage, what it is about, and how it should go. We'll start in Genesis, chapter 2 verse 24. “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” And so we