In England, around the middle of the 17th century society is in chaos as a result of the despair and poverty that farmers and low class people face. There are drifting beggars who seek food and shelter there. Due to the pain that they go through, they believe in the Millenium and regard Charles 1 as an anti-Christ. They follow Cromwell who promises them a new world. Light Shining in Buckinghamshire written by Caryl Churchill in 1976 focuses upon the discovery of identity that common people without power and money have acquired during and after the Civil war from 1645 to 1648 in England. This self-awakening to one`s own identity is clearly shown among poverty-stricken people. During the Civil War, women break into the manor house and burn legal papers and happen to look into a mirror for the first time. This scene bears a symbolic significance--these women discover an identity that they are never to forget. It is a moment of revelation. Buckinghamshire deals with the Putney Debates that took place in 11 October 1647. The destitute have been completely defeated at this debate because Cromwell and lreton decide to restore an old model of a feudalistic society--now a new capitalistic landowner situation is formed. Thus Star(a former leveller) encloses the land In contrast as the lowly butcher speakes to the audience, the rich get richer and a starving Brotherton must abandon her baby at the mayor`s house gate. During this despairing moment, the Ranters gather at a drinking place and share food and friendship finding God in a concrete object like an apple; and express brother- hood by sharing a coat. They depend upon each other for solace; as a result, Brotherton now allows herself to be touched and experiences her humanity. She communicates her feelings and experiences communion. At this moment they realize insight: "Sparks of glory under these ashes-Light shining from us." They realize that they are ones who must initiate the discovery of their own identity, who they are and what they want. This is the light shining in their minds.