The redemptive vision of the heart and mind in Margaret Edson's wit

Abstract EN

Approaching the turning of the millennium, the American theatre witnessed an arousing interest much shown in patients suffering of severe diseases as a subject matter to drama.

In a discussion of Margaret Edson's Wit, the light is shed on how far such patients, who were literally involved in secular visions during their life-time, become apt to create a different one on their death beds.

The vision newly blossomed becomes much rooted in the spiritual life; it is a redemptive vision that can amend what those patients' hearts and minds have long ignored.

Further, the human touch that has been ignored during man's healthy secular life is ultimately needed for the time being.

It helps to enhance man's vision towards the inevitable and eternal salvation as much as it does elevate man through the power of love and genuine humanity to be united with his Creator.