Cosi – Louis Nowra

Cosi by Louis Nowra conveys significant ideas ab expose human nature. Through the tactics Cosi, the earshot witnesses the lives of mentally ill people unfold before them. Central characters Lewis, Doug and Julie distributively show and express a different view upon the world and sour towards their own idea of reality. They each express their individual ideas of the norm and create together to escape reality. Many themes such as love and infaithfulness as well as change argon conveyed throughout the play. Cosi is a comic play written by Australian playwright, Louis Nowra.An interesting romp of the play is the use of the play within a play device, which gives the play a distinctive quality. This allows the issues and concerns of the play to be reflected and commented upon in he other play as both plays are juxtaposed. The themes of Cosi Fan Tutte deal with love, sex and fidelity are illustrated and commented upon in the modern context as seen through Henrys emotional language Free love, women are not to be trusted His opinion is generated through various experiences and general knowledge.The theme of love and fidelity causes joust as the characters have different opinions which differ from each other. One of the chief(prenominal) themes in Cosi, is the central idea of individualised growth. All characters experience growth, however, Lewis personal growth is the most significant as his simple dialogue states no one can sing exemplifying his negatively towards the patients. This is juxtaposed to his dialogue. This comes starting time when Lewis begins to see the play as his top prority. His transformation is outlined through Lucys dialogue Working with these people has changed you. showing Lucys thoughts concering Lewis. Lewis inner journey has provided him with a new understanding of not only himself but the world somewhat him. Lewis is the protagonist of the play. To begin with, Lewis lacks confidence the stage requireions describe him as not know ing what to say, and talking hesitantly and uncertainly. Putting on the play for Lewis is motivated by his need for some quick cash. What if someone forgets to take their treat and-Is one of the many quotes that Lewis says that expresses his uncertainty.The play opens to a dark stage. This darkness is symbolical of many things. Firstly, it represents Lewis entering into a new world- very different from his own. The juxtaposition of abstemious and dark represents his understanding of each world. The second idea be is the loneliness of the patients within the institution. Like a child pulling the fork out covers over his head, afraid of what he cant see and thence could be lurking in the dark, society feared and misunderstood these people, keeping them locked away.Out of sight and therefore, seemingly out of mind. The net idea is that this opening symbolises Lewis entering into this world and shinning a light into their darkness. That is, coming into a world that he did not u nderstand and therefore feared and offering the patients improvement in their lives and the potential for belonging, understanding and friendship. Doug is a pyromaniac a firelighter both in reality and symbolically. His actions threaten to get the show sour in its early stages when he sets fire to a toilet.Doug is the most sexually straight-from-the-shoulder character asking questions alike(p) Was Lucy a virgin when you showtime had her? and How many did Lucy have before you? He comes across as a crass character but his questions serve an important purpose. Like fires, his frank questions tend to spark actions or reactions. They are catalysts for thought. Its Doug who reveals to Lucy that Julie has gone for Lewis, which leads to the final confrontation between Lucy and Lewis. Julies character is significant in a number of ways.Firstly, her views about love seem to be in direct opposition to Lucys (Lewis girlfriend). Julie has, always thought that love was being foolish and stupid. Its about being on the edge and I like being on the edge. Whereas Lucy sees love as well down the diagnose of priorities in life After bread, a shelter, equality, health, procreation, money comes maybe love. However, interestingly, their characters are also similar. Julie says about men and fidelity I dont like mens double standards, I guess.Men essential women to deceive them because itll prove their worst thoughts about women While Lucy says that men hope women to pretend theyre true and faithful because thats how they want us to be, even if theyre not true and faithful themselves. Julie, in a way, is an altered version of Lucy in the world of the mental institution. She is the character who whole brings Lewis into this new, strange world. Her kiss with him in the dark marks the full inflection of Lewis. I like the dark, Julie says because its in the dark that you can be who you really want to be.