Larry's death is somewhat central to the play. A few things which are connected to it:
- Ann's sympathy for her father in prison ended the day Larry crashed
- Larry's letter before his death is the catalyst for Joe admitting his responsibility and shooting himself
- Larry's presence as a sort of moral conscience hangs over the entire family
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