Assignment Task: Read "Theater Woes" by Marcus Jones and answer the question that follows.
Mark and Jake were two high school students who had very different opinions about the play they attended last week. Mark was a theater buff who had been eagerly looking forward to seeing the play for weeks. Jake, on the other hand, had gone to see the play as a favor to his girlfriend who had begged him to go so they could discuss it.
As they left the theater, Mark excitedly gushed about how amazing the play was. He loved the way the actors had brought the characters to life and how the storyline had kept him on the edge of his seat the entire time. Jake, however, had a very different opinion. He found the play to be boring and slow-moving. He couldn't understand why Mark was so excited about it.
As they walked back to their cars, Mark and Jake continued to argue about the play. Mark tried to convince Jake that he just didn't appreciate the nuances of a good theater performance, while Jake accused Mark of being blinded by his love of the art form.
Despite the disagreement, both Mark and Jake had to admit that the play had made them think and feel deeply. They may have had different opinions about it, but they both agreed that it had been a thought-provoking experience. In the end, they parted ways with an understanding that everyone has different tastes and opinions, and that was okay.
In a response/paragraph of at least 3 to 4 sentences, achieve the following:
- Explain how the author shows conflicting perspectives between Mark and Jake
- Include at least one piece of textual evidence cited in MLA format