The subtle instrumentals add emotion to what the speaker is saying, similar to how background music is used in movie scenes. The issue is whether David Barber-Callaghan should go to prom or not. It's interesting because most teens feel very strongly about this type of event; either they're definitely going or definitely not going. Callaghan weighs both the pros and cons of prom night while scooping out the final decision within himself. It's a bit shocking that he isn't sure of his decision only a week before the big night. When I heard that detail it even made me feel a bit of his stress. It was interesting to see how involved he got with his peers to hear what they had to say and added some background information to the piece making it more real. His mother's input was refreshing to hear as well because the audience gets to hear how she feels about the possibility of her son not going to prom but the decision is still ultimately up to Callaghan. The end of the piece implies that he is indeed going to prom but perhaps Callaghan could have provided some details as to how he was going to prepare for prom in such a short amount of time.