Central Park Images

           Below are pictures of Central Park that display the odd juxtaposition of nature and synthetic human creations that we want to point out in the design elements (specifically scenic design) in this show.


            Central Park is a key figure in this text because not only is it the setting, but it also serves as a sort of metaphor for the way Jerry sees life. Jerry feels out of place in a false world where people never really live. Central park, much the same, seems out of place in the middle of a huge city lacking raw nature. Interestingly enough, though, there is another layer to this metaphor. Central Park, while it may appear to be the most natural element of the city, it actually was created after the city was erected and came about in order to satisfy the desires of elite members of society to keep them fashionable as compared to Parisians. While these metaphors are not the most significant aspect of the show, it is an interesting thing to think about when looking at Albee's purposes.