Monday, February 27, 2012

Explain the meaning of a "smokescreen" in literature.

A smokescreen hides what lies behind. Period.


In the play "Smokescreen" written by David Craig, both the father and the son hide behind their excuses (smokescreens) and show no concern for each other's real needs. Lacking empathy, both worry about their own needs, and hold onto their corners, which in fact become their own jails.


Moral: When we make excuses (smokescreens) to conceal that what really interests or concerns us, we are not in fact helping ourselves but hurting.

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