Title: Summary and Review of Proof, a Play from David Auburn
Headings: Summary and Review of Proof by David Auburn
Summary and Review of Proof by David Auburn
Grief, Mathematics, and Madness on Stage
Plot Overview of "Proof"
What Works in "Proof"?
A Weak Central Conflict
A Poorly Conceived Romantic Lead
Lackluster Romantic Storyline

Content: "Proof" has been embraced by colleges and high school drama departments. And with a leading character like Catherine, it is easy to understand why. A Weak Central Conflict
One of the major conflicts of the play is Catherine's inability to convince Hal and her sister that she actually invented the proof in her father's notebook. For a while, the audience ​is unsure as well. After all, Catherine's sanity is in question. Also, she has yet to graduate from college. And, to add one more layer of suspicion, the proof is written in her father's handwriting. But Catherine has a lot of other preoccupations. She's dealing with grief, sibling rivalry, romantic tension, and the slow sinking feeling that she is losing her mind. She isn't terribly concerned about proving that the proof is hers.