Quote by Arthur Miller

The structure of a play is always the story of how the birds came home to roost.

The structure of a play is always the story of how the birds

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This quote suggests that the structure of a play is like a narrative showing the consequences of one's actions. It implies that just as birds return to their roosts, the characters in a play must face the outcomes of their choices and behaviors. The quote conveys the idea that a play typically explores the arc of cause and effect, revealing how past actions and decisions shape the characters' present circumstances and ultimately lead to the resolution of the story.

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