1. As opposed to the handlers who just want the money that Joe can generate, Lorna sees Joe as a "golden boy" in a different way. How is Joe a "golden boy" for Lorna?

2. How do the sports writers, Drake and Lewis, represent the two sides of public sentiment for people who achieve wealth and the American Dream?

3. How does Joe reveal his love for Lorna?

4. What does Joe tell Lorna about how music makes him feel?

5. What are Moody and Roxy's plans to get Joe to be a more aggressive fighter?

6. Explain how this scene addresses not only the means to a happy life but also the classic conflict in a father-son relationship.

7. Why does Lorna feel a sense of loyalty toward Moody even though she now loves Joe?

8. How does Fuseli symbolize the final break between Joe and his family and a more artistic way of life?

9. Contrast Frank's injuries to those that Joe has sustained in his career.

10. Describe the encounter between Joe and Lorna after Joe learns that she is marrying Moody in a few days.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the ongoing conflict between Joe and Mr. Bonaparte, and Moody and Lorna. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate?

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for the play. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Odets choose to use these places in the drama?

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years after the end of the play and write a brief synopsis for the lives of four of the characters. Remember to exclude Joe and Lorna but you may choose from any of the others.

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