Page 4: Jenny's Character Evolution
This page details the evolution of Jenny's character throughout "The Shape of Things", focusing on her changing feelings and relationships.
At the beginning of the play, Jenny is described as being in a happy relationship with Phillip, her fiancé. However, as the story progresses, Jenny's insecurities about their relationship grow:
Quote: "Now, I love him and all, I do, you know that, but that's not the way I'd describe him to people. 'Sweet'. Would you?" / "And that's what's bugging me" (p.31/32)
This quote reveals Jenny's doubts about her feelings for Phillip and her growing dissatisfaction with their relationship.
Jenny's insecurity extends to comparisons with Evelyn:
Quote: "So...sorry I'm not an artsy person or cool enough or, you know, I'm not super smart, sorry about that" (p.61)
This self-deprecating statement shows Jenny's feelings of inadequacy when compared to Evelyn, whom she perceives as more sophisticated and interesting.
A significant turning point in Jenny's character development is her growing fascination with Adam's transformation and her eventual infidelity:
Highlight: Jenny is fascinated about all the changes Adam is going through.
This fascination leads to a pivotal moment in the play:
Highlight: Cheats on her fiancé with Adam (they kiss).
This act of infidelity marks a crucial change in Jenny's character and sets in motion a series of events that affect all the relationships in the play.
