Smile: The Story of a Face Setting & Symbolism

Sarah Ruhl
This Study Guide consists of approximately 59 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Smile.
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Smile: The Story of a Face Setting & Symbolism

Sarah Ruhl
This Study Guide consists of approximately 59 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Smile.
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The NICU

The NICU is where Sarah's twins, William and Hope, spent about seven days when they were born. This is because the lungs of both were not yet fully developed when doctors had to induce labor due to Sarah's cholestasis of the liver to save the children. This was also where Sarah was forced to spend much of her time just after the birth, praying for the health of her babies. However, the NICU was also where she realized how difficult it was for her to connect with strangers when she was incapable of smiling or showing typical facial emotions. She tried to interact with other struggling parents in the NICU, but was overwhelmed by their vulnerability as much as her own.

Broadway

Broadway is the culmination of Sarah's dreams of being a playwright. It was both a representation of success as well as a source of...

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