How do you envision Beatrice, Ruth, and Tillie’s lives unfolding ten years after the conclusion of the play? What societal factors might shape their futures? Consider elements like expanded opportunities for women, advancements in scientific research, and changes in the American family structure.

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is frequently compared to Tennessee Williams's play The Glass Menagerie. Both are described as memory plays. How do memories drive the actions in each play? Do the characters always recount their memories truthfully? If not, what does this reveal about their current situations?

Tillie and Ruth face ridicule for growing up without a father. Does society today hold the same views on single-parent households as it did in 1964? What societal changes have influenced the modern perception of a "typical American family"?

Tillie views atomic energy as a discovery that unlocks vast, wonderful possibilities for humanity. Do you agree with her perspective? Support your stance with examples of both beneficial and detrimental uses of atomic energy. What previously impossible feats has atomic energy enabled for humanity?

In what ways could the Hunsdorfers improve their family dynamics? Consider factors like communication and honesty.

Nanny's daughter has relinquished the responsibility of caring for her mother to concentrate on her own career. Was this the right decision? Is society's perspective on aging different now compared to 1964? Why or why not? Have conditions improved or worsened for individuals requiring special care?