Eurydice

Responding to Dr. Fletcher's Post on Eurydice by: Sarah Ruhl 

These quotes chosen for this production are both equally tangible to the heart. Presenting these quotes on a poster would entice the viewer to come see the play to learn more about why those quotes were chosen to advertise this play. Eurydice’s character goes through several hardships that relate to real world situations.

“Forget the names - the names make you remember” would be an excellent quote because it discusses the idea of moving on. Life after death shown through a mythological perspective helps to console the idea of an obstacle or defeated challenge. The stones told this to Eurydice’s father on principle that he would not have contentment once the name is known. Same with the relationship between Orpheus and Eurydice, they could not fathom the idea of not being together. Letting go was the overall message to achieve.  

However, the second quote I've chosen reaches deeper in a family relative humanistic perspective. “Do you understand the love a father has for his daughter?” The Father tried and wanted to connect his daughter that even though the idea of learning her name would not be enough in the end. Seeing such determination the father had to remember was sweet and sorrowful. The real world idea that gives love between a father and a daughter a deeper connection for viewers. 

Also just saying apart from this response; I thoroughly enjoyed this play. The modernization of Greek mythology was a clever idea and a good read.