What was the theme of the play wit?

Answer 1

The play Wit works on several levels of thematic morality. The central conflict of the play is the clash between the simplicity of happiness and the complexity of anguish. John Donne's poetry, as well as Vivian and Jason's personalities, represent the forces of complexity, devoid of relationships with people. On the other hand, Shakespeare's work, which is degraded by various scholars in the play as 'easy,' and Susie represent the element of simple kindness. Throughout the progression of the play Vivian feels the battle of these two forces at work until, in her final soliloquy, she surrenders to simplicity. Following this scene, her personality changes and Vivian acts much kinder. In a single sentence, the play's theme can be broken down to simple happiness and complex pain must coexist in balance with one another.