Part 1 of Essay
This essay will explain the role of Gossip in Thornton Wilder’s “ Our Town”. It will analyze the positive and negative effects of gossip as seen in the play. This essay will also include support from the play to substanciate the theories mentioned. First, this essay will talk about the positive then the negative effects ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... others thus creating gossip. An example of a conversation about a birth of a baby is when Howie Newsome sees Dr. Gibbs and asks if something is wrong. “Somebody sick?[Howie Newsome]. Pair of twins over to Mrs. Goruslawski’s [Dr. Gibbs]. Twins, eh? This town’s gettin’ bigger every year [Howie] (Wilder, 828).” It is best for the community to know what is going on so they can help out each other if needed. Gossip builds strong communities and allows them to function and prosper. Another positive effect of goss ....