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A 3 page essay that analyzes the structure of Chayefsky's television drama Marty, a poignant story of human relations in which a thirty-six year old butcher, who lives with his mother and describes himself as a "fat little ugly man," tries to find a relationship. The writer argues that the structure of this play relies on minor characters to establish the conflict necessary for drama. No bibliography is provided.
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ugly man," tries to find a relationship. The structure of this play relies on minor characters to establish the conflict necessary for drama. Martys cousin Thomas and his wife,
Virginia, provide the impetus for the conflict that arises between Marty and his mother concerning his interest in a woman. An examination of the plays structure demonstrates that the drama
of the situation hinges on their contribution to the plot. Furthermore, the plot developments brought about by Thomas and Virginia add new insight into the character of the protagonist.
The first part of Marty is concerned with establishing the protagonists character as an affable, agreeable fellow who has a "good heart." It also sets up the situation that Marty
is facing -- that is, getting older with all of this brothers and sisters married with homes of their own, while he still lives with their mother. Martys mother wants
what is best for her son and urges him -- as does everyone else -- to find a woman and get married. This is why, after agreeing to Thomas and
Virginias plan that she should ask her sister Catherine to come live with her, Martys mother asks Thomas, "You know a place where he (Marty) can go where he can
find a bride?" Thomas recommends the Waverly Ballroom to Martys mother, who comically parrots his words precisely telling Marty to go there because "Its loaded with tomatoes." When
she pressures Marty to go out, he resists and gives a speech that allows the reader/audience to see the pain that female rejection has caused him. Marty reveals how
hard he has tried to establish a relationship, and the pain of this rejection is clear. At places such as the Waverly Ballroom, Marty is made to feel like a
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