Based on the excerpt's structure, it can be concluded that "Thundermuffs" highlights themes of family dynamics and individual coping mechanisms, as seen through the playful interaction and contrasting reactions to fear during a storm, particularly emphasizing the character's discovery and acceptance of a personal solution to anxiety. The scene showcases both the humor and warmth within the family as they come together in response to Mitchell's unique way of dealing with the thunder.
In 1-2 sentences, explain a conclusion that can be drawn about the play "Thundermuffs" by Cindy Blobaum based on the structure of this excerpt.
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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.)"
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