Oh, Shmoop is a home where the buffalo roam, where the nerds and the coolest kids play; where never is heard a discouraging word, and the Shmoints do flow freely all day.
The play is set during the holidays. Yes, it's Christmas time for the Helmers and New Year's is swiftly approaching. Chances are that this isn't random. Christmas and New Year's are both associated...
The Christmas tree itself can also be seen as symbolic. For one, its presence reminds us what season it is, and brings to mind all the points made in the above section. Beyond that, however, it can...
