Part 1: Act 2, Scene 1 Summary

Louis and Prior are at home. Prior is lying, extremely ill, on the floor of the bedroom. He calls for Louis, who goes to call an ambulance, despite Prior's desperate protests. Prior tries to get up, fails and soils himself. Louis comes in and notices blood. Before he loses consciousness, Prior warns Louis not to touch the blood.

Part 1: Act 2, Scene 1 Analysis

This scene advances the plot, and shows us the speed with which AIDS can progress. Here, Louis confronts his fears, which he has been anxious to avoid.