Why are Warren’s toys and other memorabilia so important to him? What is implied metaphorically when he finally relents and decides to sell them to make up for his poor decisions?

How is the dynamic between Warren and Dennis expressed through their dialogue and actions? How does Lonergan illustrate their complex friendship despite the simplicity of the setting and plotline?

How does the play encompass the attitudes and youth culture of the era? In what ways are youth of the 1980s similar to today’s youth, and in what senses have people changed?