TEOGROMITMM ~ Week 1

At first, I had a difficult time relating to this play, or even understanding why it is so highly acclaimed.  I have, however, managed to find a few connections between me and the play.
Like Ruth and Tillie, I have one other sibling.  His name is Peter and he can be embarrassing, just as Ruth is sometimes embarrassed by her little sister.  I also have a relationship with my mother that wavers.  We usually get along just fine, but we can disagree on many things at different times, sometimes to a point where I can't even stand to speak to her.  I do love her unconditionally, though, as Ruth and Tillie always love their mother. 
The part where Tillie places in the Science Fair reminded me of my participation in Science Olympiad.  I work very hard to do well while enjoying my studies.  Like Tillie, my hard work pays off in the end, as it has in the past few months when I have placed four times in two competitions, three of those being 1st place.  I love science much like Tillie, and take great pride in my accomplishments.  My family supports me like Ruth supports Tillie.  Beatrice could be compared to my brother, who is proud of me on the inside but prefers to be at home as opposed to sitting in the bleachers at a school and watching the Nerd Clan scream at unfathomable pitches.  Personally, I don't blame him.
I'm sure I will continue to find connections within the play that relate to my life, but for now these are the few that I have come across.
Sayonara!