On page 134 of the book, Wilson states “The final and most… On page 134 of the book, Wilson states “The final and most significant crisis

On page 134 of the book, Wilson states “The final and most… On page 134 of the book, Wilson states “The final and most significant crisis is referred to as the climax.”  The climax can resolve the issues of the play either happily, unhappily or without clear resolution.  Theatrical resolution is defined as ‘the final outcome of a sequence of conflicting events, the action of solving a problem or controversial matter, the tying up of loose ends which might include an ideological closure.’ Clybourne Park’s resolution clearly begins after the final climax of Act II where everyone exits after the last argument and Dan brings in the footlocker and begins to read Kenneth’s suicide letter.  The space changes back to before the beginning of Act I; the morning Kenneth killed himself which set all the action and conflict in motion for Act I.  It is a small scene but has much to say about the entire play and the many themes and issues in the script. If a resolution is the final outcome of events, the tying up of loose ends that might include an ideological closure, then what is the meaning of Clybourne Park’s resolution?  Please state your interpretation of the resolution of the play.  Be sure to use clear examples and citations from the textbook, script and outside sources. Things to consider:  Why does the resolution go back to before Act I?  Why do we see Kenneth for the first time?  What ideological importance does Kenneth’s footlocker have in the resolution?  Why is the footlocker buried in Act I and ‘dug’ up and opened in Act II, essentially releasing Kenneth’s spirit?  Why does opening the footlocker start the resolution of the play? What is the playwright saying about the theme of the play; discrimination (racial, gender, class, etc.)?  Arts & Humanities English Literature THE 38736 Share QuestionEmailCopy link