Thornton Wilders Our town explore the appreciation of ever day pleasures. The main theme is telling ud that we should not take life for granted and that we should appreciate every moment in our lives. it looks at a time of innocence and simplicity before the Great Wars. Our Town is a plce that is made to appeal to all people; an ordianry, small town, filled with ordianry places and people. the play spans the …showed first 75 words of 465 total…

…showed last 75 words of 465 total…end it hits you. it goes on and gives and important message and addresses important issue of life. Thornton Wilder is trying to show you the importance of life and death by showing the even the simplest things should not be taken for granted.This does not hit you till the end of the play when Emily goes back to one of her less importants days of her life and realizes every day is important.