There are many moments of repetition between Act I and Act II. Focus on three that you consider to be the most important, and explain why they might have been repeated.

What is the effect of the characters constantly interrupting each other, and seeming to never come to moments of agreement or compromise? How might this be related to issues of race, class, and/or gender?

Lena isn't explicit or aggressive when she first tries to present her concerns about Steve and Lindsey's proposed demolition and construction on her great-aunt's house. What does this demonstrate about her character?