I think the message of this play is that no matter what, families need to stick together and work things out to protect family history. In my family there are issues such as who gets what when someone dies, and I know from experience that it is a hastle, espcially when money is involved like in this play. Protecting the family history is very important.

The elements of the play such as character, structure, staging, tone, theme contribute to the understanding and appreciation of the play because without these elements, it would not be a play. All of these play a major role in the way the play is perceived. If the characters are unstructured, interest would be immediately lost. Without the staging and setting, it would be very difficult to imagine what time period the play is, and most of all, it would probably be boring. The theme is most important element because every story needs a theme to keep the audience engaged.