<P> Central themes in The Shape of Things focus on the nature of stoicism , art , psychopathy , intimacy , explorations of love , and people 's willingness to do things for love . It is set in a small university town in the American Midwest and centers on the lives of four young students who become emotionally and romantically involved with each other . </P>
<P> Central themes in The Shape of Things focus on the nature of stoicism , art , psychopathy , intimacy , explorations of love , and people 's willingness to do things for love . It is set in a small university town in the American Midwest and centers on the lives of four young students who become emotionally and romantically involved with each other . </P>
where does the shape of things take place
where does the shape of things take place
a small university town in the American Midwest
a small university town in the American Midwest