Plot+Analysis

Plot Analysis **Theme: The American Dream is contradicted by the characters and their actions because they show the dysfunction of an American family. The unfit dynamic of the family is shown when they interact with one another because they disrespect each other. The most flawed subject is presented by Grandma when she tells Mrs. Barker of the baby that Mommy and Daddy killed. This subject shows that an American family can look perfect from the exterior but it really is defective and broken from the interior. ** **Plot/Conflict: This play is a tragedy but twisted with a bite of humor because of the killed bumble and Grandma adds wittiness to the play. The play uses suspense at the beginning because we don't know who they are waiting for or what they want to talk to Mrs. Barker about. It is used effectively because we don't find out that Mommy and Daddy are waiting for Mrs. Barker until she comes into the play. Also, we find out that Mrs. Barker was invited because Mommy and Daddy want to adopt another kid. The tragedy of the play is resolved when Young Man arrives and Grandma thinks it is the perfect idea for him to replace the dead bumble and she tells Mrs. Barker. Mrs. Barker tells Mommy "Call him whatever you like. He's yours. Call him what you called the other one (pg. 125)." Also, she finds this to be a good time for her to leave.

****Setting:** The setting takes place in the apartment of Mommy and Daddy. The apartment is important because the author wants the audience to feel comfortable so that is the feel that the apartment gives. Also, Mommy wants Mrs. Barker to be comfortable so she asks her "Won't you take off your dress" because Mommy and Daddy want to adopt another kid (pg.79).