Dec 28, 2009

The House of Blue Leaves | Act II Summary

Act II, Scene i
Ronnie proceeds to build a bomb. As he puts on the clothes of an altar boy, Ronnie describes the first time that he met Billy. Ronnie was so eager to play the part of Huckleberry Finn that he acted like an idiot in front of Billy, and Billy thought he was retarded. Ronnie believes that everyone is laughing at him. His monologue ends when Artie’s key is heard in the door. Ronnie retreats to his room with the bomb.

As soon as Artie enters, Corrinna Stroller appears at the door. She is Billy’s girlfriend and a former actress. Artie is...