Into the Woods

The name of the play: Into the Woods

Here are three suggested topics for the Into the Woods paper

A) Discuss the concept of morality and moral ambiguity within the context of the show. What is the show’s overall approach toward ideas of morality, and how are these ideas represented? Use specific ideas from at least two songs to support your arguments. “No One Is Alone” might prove particularly helpful, but there are a number of songs that would work.

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B) How does the show use the character of the Witch to explore the difficulties of parenting? Use lyrics from her three-part song (“Stay With Me,” “Lament,” and “Children Will Listen”) to support your thoughts.

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C) Analyze ONE of the following songs in terms of what the lyrics tell us about the the character who sings it, as well as how they illuminate the show’s themes as a whole.

Cinderella — “On the Steps of the Palace” OR Baker’s Wife — “Moments in the Woods”
This should be a fairly in-depth analysis, utilizing most of the lyrics sections in the song.