The Piano Lesson, Act 1

Front

Who said 'She don't need no water. She ain't seen nothing. Go on up there and look.'?

Back

Boy Willie

Front

Who described the characters as looking like 'anybody else except they all had sheep heads and was making noise like sheep make'?

Back

Avery

Front

Who did the carvings on the piano?

Back

Boy Willie and Berniece's great grandfather

Front

Who said 'She need to go out here and let one of these fellows grab a whole handful of whatever she got. She act like it done got precious.'?

Back

Doaker

Front

How is Boy Willie described in the stage directions?

Back

brash, impulsive, talkative

Front

What is the significance of the piano in 'The Piano Lesson'?

Back

The piano symbolizes the family's heritage and the struggle between preserving the past and moving forward.

Front

What themes are explored in 'The Piano Lesson'?

Back

Themes include family legacy, the struggle for identity, and the conflict between tradition and progress.

Front

Who are the main characters in 'The Piano Lesson'?

Back

Boy Willie, Berniece, Doaker, Wining Boy, and Avery.

Front

What does the piano represent for Berniece?

Back

For Berniece, the piano represents her connection to her family's history and the pain of loss.

Front

What is Boy Willie's goal regarding the piano?

Back

Boy Willie's goal is to sell the piano to buy land and achieve financial independence.