Nonrealistic

As a whole, I would deem this play as nonrealistic. The idea that a character in the play is narrating is a jumping point to nonrealism. Also, the fact that a picture conveniently illuminates to prove a point during the play assists in this conclusion. " 'But who in hell ever got himself out of one without removing one nail?' (As if in answer, the father's grinning photograph lights up.) (Scene 4)." This could never actually happen in real life. Early on in the play, the narrator, Tom, tells the audience that the play would take place in memory. By this fact alone, not every part of the story is going to be factually correct. Much of it is left up to the narrator's recollection, which can be misleading. It is strictly the truth as the individual character sees it, leading to a nonrealistic storyline.