Driving Miss Daisy Study Guide

The play starts in the dark. Offstage, Daisy calls her to maid that she is going to the market. A car ignition is turned on and a loud crash is heard. The lights come up in Daisy's living room. She is wearing a summer dress. Her son, Boolie, is arguing with her about the car accident. Daisy blames the car, saying she would not have crashed in her old La Salle. Boolie says Daisy has wrecked her Packard, a two-car garage and a tool shed in the accident. He says she shouldn't be allowed to drive anymore and suggests she hire a driver. Daisy refuses. She does not want to spend the money on a chauffeur and is against allowing someone in her home. She reminds Boolie that she grew up without help. Boolie suggests that she acting prejudiced. Daisy is outraged and insists that she is not prejudiced... (read more)