Shining Lives By Melanie Marnich: An Analysis
Americans are accustomed to a lifestyle of immediate gratification because of the advanced technology being discovered every day. These Shining Lives displays the extremes companies go to in order to maintain their reputations in society and among their competition. Through her play Melanie Marnich captures the false ignorance of the danger of radium when consumed by the women making the watches. In order for individuals to remain satisfied, dangerous jobs are necessary although safety should be a priority in any company and employees made completely aware of what their job entails. The needs of society increase daily because of the discovery and invention of new technology and new demands of the population. Safety of employees should