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Brighton Beach Memoirs
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Neil Simon
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Act II Summary
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Critical Context (Masterplots II: Juvenile & Young Adult Literature Series)
Critical Context (Comprehensive Guide to Drama)
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Brighton Beach Memoirs Questions and Answers
What is the symbolism of Nora's dad's coat in Neil Simon's play Brighton Beach Memoirs?
How does Brighton Beach Memoirs relate to history?
What is the symbolism of Nora wanting to go to Broadway?
How does the year in which the play is set and the location of the Jerome household in New York impact the story?
Why does Blanche say, "Now it's time to bury someone I hate?" in Brighton Beach Memoirs?
Discuss the role of Eugene as both the narrator and as a character in Brighton Beach Memoirs. Is it an effective method of telling the Jerome family's story? Why or why not?
What are each character's values in Brighton Beach Memoirs?
Identify and explain three values which are important to the Jerome family. For each value, identify and explain an example from the play.
What is the significance of the wet dream that Eugene has in Brighton Beach Memoirs?