Playboy of the Western World: Relation to the BIG QUESTION

In Playboy of the Western World, Pegeen and Shawn's relationship involves sacrifice on both ends. Shawn sacrifices his happiness (he leaves his 'comfort zone') to be engaged to Pegeen and his efforts aren't appreciated by Pegeen. Pegeen sacrifices her satisfaction in life to remain in the town with Shawn, she would rather have left with Christy Mahon. Christy, in turn, refuses to sacrifice himself, he leaves in order to continue forward in life (those that stay in town seem to be almost stuck in time).