The Piano Lesson #1

I think it is interesting that in the play, you aren't told what the setting is. But, by the accents of the characters, and the road Boy Willie and Lymon take, you can guess the general area of where they are, or at least where they are from. Also, we are not sure if they are from the north or south, and black or white. I think that the author is trying to make it so that we interpret for ourselves what kind of personalities the characters have an who they are.

Comment on Andy Rood's blog:
I like how you noticed the automobile/civil war connection. I also agree with you insight on the language of the characters. The language indicates lesser education, but raises the question "Were they allowed education?". This definitely could be pointing out the the characters are African Americans recovering from the civil war.