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If I were Hoke i would of been quit driving for miss daisy because she complained about every little thing and didnt trust Hoke in that he knew what he was doing. I couldn't of sat there hours of the day listening to her criticizing me about everything i did and complaining about how she didnt need my help. If i were Hoke i would of been told her about herself in a none rude way so she could stop complaining so much and let me do my job.
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I think that this play was amazing. I have preciously seen the movie, but reading it was a completely different experience. Everything about the way the scenes were set up, Hoke, Boolie, and Daisy were portrayed, etc was astounding. The way in which the play suggested passing in time and the way relationships grow or remain the same in this time was really interesting. I found that Hoke was one of those sincere, genuine people that make the world a better place in whatever way they can. By Hoke befriending an old, stubborn lady like Daisy, he was brightening up her life, and even his own. I thought this play was excellent.
I'm surprised that Miss Daisy saw Hoke as a best friend. This is because at first Miss Daisy opposed having Hoke around and she'd never say anything nice about him. She always tried to get rid of him and she hated seeing him hanging around her home. With time I guess Miss Daisy learned to accept Hoke and also needed him. Like, when there was the ice storm and she didn't want to be alone and Hoke just popped right in unlike her son Boolie. Also I was surprised that in the end of the play when they were at the home Miss Daisy wanted to spend time with Hoke rather than her own son, Boolie. It was not only surprising but it showed how much the love between two people can grow over time.
I was reminded of my grandfather's alzhiemer's while watching this play. It was interesting to watch the characters all grow older.
I think that the author was trying to show the raltionship between Daisy and Hoke -- not only at a personal, friendly level, but also at a larger level that dealt with racial issues; Daisy and Hoke are both people that are not always respected in society -- Daisy is a Jewish woman, and Hoke is a black man.
I'm surprised that the play was so short! I'd like to compare it to the movie, if we get the chance, which is much longer. It would be interesting to hear the actors make it come to life.
I think that it would be every interesting to see this play performed; it seems like it would be difficult to stage. The script wasn't very clear as to how they worked the driving scenes, or how they managed to make the actors appear as though they were aging. For this reason, I thought it was interesting that Uhry chose to write a play that spanned so many years; this was probably the first time that I had read something like that.
Zoe J.
I think that the surprising connection in this play (Hoke and Miss. Daisy) is made stronger by the fact that their friendship forms against all probability. Hoke is an old black man who fulfills the role of a chafeurre who Miss Daisy doesn't even want. Miss Daisy is irritable and complains to express her distaste that she must be driven around town. However, Hoke's patience and cheery disposition breaks through the odds and so a long standing attachment is formed between he and Miss Daisy. This attatchment warms the audiences hearts.
Miss Daisy's attitude in this play reminded me of other elderly people I know (i.e. grandparents) who insist on doing things themselves evne when it is so much easier to have someone else do it for them. Thier pride outlasts the the physical limits of their bodies.
I thouroughly enjoyed reading this play and would really enjoy seeing it on stage to see how the director makes the transitions (in both time and location in the play go smoothly.
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I'm surprised that they grew together like they did. I didn't think Miss Dasiy could change. It must have been hard living in a time where you were treated like a dog.That puts me in the mind when Hoke had to use the bathroom and she scolded him. I think I admire Hoke, because he stayed when most people wouldn't, I know I wouldn't be able to handle how Miss Daisy treated him at first, and I hate how much race and religion matters so much to people, it’s disgusting. Hoke said “Jes like light or dark we all the same nigger.” People put so much into appearances, but don’t take in the actual person, I hate it.I'm surprised how much I liked the play...I wish I could see the movie.
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I think the playw as good because of the real facts of the racism in America. How even though Daisy treated Hoke wrong, he was still there for her. How they build a realtionship in the book made it very intersting. How two different worlds combine in this play and made a good theme. That even though there is problems in the world you dont have to go with it and dont judge a bokk by its cover.
if I were Miss Daisy, I would probably be happy to have a chauffeur driving me around because that would be one less thing I would have to do for myself. I understand where she's coming from with not wanting another person to feed and pay but there's no reason why the chauffeur would even have to live in the house. She could just call the chauffeur to come pick her up. I guess I just don't really know what it's like to be a stubborn old lady.
Hi Mr. Craddock I know this is a bit late but since I wasn't here when we were able to make up work I'll do it now, just so I can get at least minimal credit.
So, for "Driving Miss Daisy" I think it would be interesting to be able to see the play and watch the characters conflicts. I would want to see all the action and wonder if it fit the way I saw it in my head. And while watching it I'd want to see how they use suggested set to make a car. I always find it awkward when the car isn't really there. How do the character's move? Wouldn't it get boring watching them sit there for a while?
Sharliery
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