Comment by IAmBroom
Yes, it's plain, banal, and even shallow; almost devoid of meaning. And there's genius in that. Who intentionally puts that in a play, without purpose?
It's the antithesis of Chekhov's Gun.
Yes, it's plain, banal, and even shallow; almost devoid of meaning. And there's genius in that. Who intentionally puts that in a play, without purpose?
It's the antithesis of Chekhov's Gun.
Sometimes, when lots of other people see cleverness but you only see empty banality, sometimes it’s a good idea to give a second thought.