Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth follows the Antrobus family—George, Maggie, their children Henry and Gladys, and their maid Sabina—as they survive a series of disasters representing humanity’s struggles throughout history. The family first survives an Ice Age, then a devastating flood, and finally a destructive war that leaves them facing the challenge of rebuilding civilization. Throughout the play, the characters break the fourth wall and acknowledge that they are part of a play, emphasizing its themes of human resilience, repetition, and the tendency to make the same mistakes. Ultimately, the Antrobuses represent humanity’s ability to endure and rebuild despite constant destruction.