In many ways, the success of 'Diving for Pearls' is particularly due to its ability to unite public issues to individual human circumstances and the later repercussions, which then occur. This assists in making it an entertaining play, as the audience can not only understand the action taking place, but also emphasises with the characters. The use of simple yet very different people creates an interesting plot line and degree of conversation. A good example is the character of Den, who despite later proving to be a person of morals and integrity lives a relatively simple and uneventful life. He bases his world around his comic books and Devon sandwiches, oblivious to the change and soon to be inevitable circumstances that surround him.

Den: Never fails to win. And he always gets the girl on the last page."

Particularly through the relationship of Verge and Barbara, 'Diving for Pearls' investigates the extent to which Barbara should be involved in Verge's life, and whether Verge has the right to expect Barbara's full attention.

The play presents the themes of growing old and being alone -

" Den: Marriage was probably too strong a word... All I meant was in a crisis would we stick together, sort of thing.

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Approximate Word count = 1119
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)