No Exit Questions

1. I think for me Hell would be a combination of physical torture like in Dante’s Inferno and also mental torture like in Sarte’s no exit. For me Hell would emphasis the fact that it is eternal, that there is no end to the suffering. I believe not being able to see an end to harsh conditions Is a Hell within its self. I do believe that torture can be found in the ordinary and it is very possible to go crazy in seemingly normal circumstances. Sarte portrays this in his play be creating a hell that looks “normal”. There are no flames or torture objects, there are only conflicting personalities that eventually create a very hellish environment despite the hotel like physical conditions.

2. Variety and moderation are key to staying sane. Without change or break, our minds never get to rest or recover. That is why when people are alive and live mundane lives that follow the same old same old they are often times miserable. As humans, we naturally need to rest and recover and also remain engaged. When there is lack of variety and moderation this is nearly impossible.

T3.  he dialogue is key to explaining the plot and also showcasing the rising tension between the three main characters. In the Hell, Garcin tells the others that it would be best to not interact and instead go to their separate corners and think by themselves. He wants to be left alone with his own thoughts rather than engage with the others.  Everyday habits can become Hell when you start to feel as if they are pointless, as if there is no reason for doing them. Losing purpose and self worth can easily create Hell around you.

4. Both Sarte and Plato show the limitations within our thinking in their respective stories. Plato creates a scene in which our ignorance and inability to question things keeps us trapped within a cave devoid of knowledge. Sarte shows that even though all three participants seem normal they can not find the strength to put their differences aside and create a peaceful environment. Each person is too set on their own agenda to really think about the end, big picture.