Summing 'Table' up in singular words or phrases...

Looking at the different words people used to sum up Table was really interesting as it brought to light how the other cast members viewed the show and what themes they specifically thought were important to the play. This allowed us to see the play at different angles - some we may have never explored previously. 

Grouping the words into categories also allowed us to explore what we thought were the play's main themes. This allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the play and to really examine what we individually thought the play was trying to tell us.

I really enjoyed hearing the different ways people related the words back to themselves as it proved how not only how relatable the play is to ourselves, but how relatable we are to one another. We could all practically find a story related to most of the words. I feel this is the greatest thing about the table, because whether or not your family are present - or if know nothing about your family's history - you're able to relate to it due to the themes at situations it explores. 

I feel the most important word to sum up the play would be "GENERATIONS" - this is because it incorporates the theme of history, family and relationships all in one, which is exactly what the play explores. The play is set over 100 years which means the Best family see the development of 6 generations, from David Best in 1898 to Su-Lin in 2013. I find this really interesting as the play allows us in a short space of time to experience such a large amount of time in one family's history. 

I related this word back to the different family parties my family throw. I have an exceedingly big extended family and I've always been one of the youngest and so it's always been interesting to be around members of my family from different generations.