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Thundermuffs
by Cindy Blobaum

RYAN: I’ll look behind the curtains. (Goes into living room, starts to move curtains aside)

DAD: Hmm. (Looks under bed) He’s not under his bed. Where could he be?

RYAN (Quietly; to himself): Well, I’ll be. . . (Puts curtains back in place, then shouts) Mom! Dad! Everyone. Come here! I’ve found him! (Everyone rushes into living room.)

ALL (Ad lib): Where is he? I don’t see him. Is he still scared? (Etc.)

RYAN (Proudly): Look! (Throws open the curtains. MITCHELL is sitting on the porch, his back to the family, earmuffs over his ears.)

MOM (Shaking her head): I don’t believe it!

STEPHEN: Would you look at that!

OLIVIA: He figured it out for himself! (Family files out the door to the porch. MITCHELL turns and notices them.)

MITCHELL (Lifting up one side of earmuffs): I don’t mind a good storm. I just like it quiet. (Large crack of thunder is heard.)

DAD: All right, everybody—inside! It’s not safe to be out here during an electrical storm. We’ll enjoy the show from the comfort—and safety—of the living room. (Another large crack of thunder is heard and family ad libs excited chatter and laughter as curtain falls.)



Thundermuffs, by Cindy Blobaum © This play is reprinted from Plays, The Drama Magazine for Young People with the permission of the publisher Plays/Sterling Partners Inc. 897 Washington Street #600160, Newton, MA 02460

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Use the excerpt to answer the questions.

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From this excerpt, we can conclude that the play Thundermuffs is primarily about,
. The main character, Mitchell, shows
by figuring out how to deal with the storm on his own. The family’s reaction demonstrates
, which suggests that the play emphasizes
.

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From this excerpt, we can conclude that the play Thundermuffs is primarily about a child learning to cope with his fear of thunderstorms. The main character, Mitchell, shows independence and resourcefulness by figuring out how to deal with the storm on his own. The family’s reaction demonstrates pride and support, which suggests that the play emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and family encouragement in overcoming fears.