Part 1, Scene 3 Summary

The scene begins with a puzzled Adam, described as 30 years of age, medium height, dressed as an average field hand and surrounded by Louisiana greenery. He stretches his newly made muscles and is delighted with life and the trilling of the birds. God approaches Adam, who is very happy with his new line of work. God explains that Adam needs a family. Adam asks God what a family is. God tells Adam to lie down and he will show him. God raises his arms, the lights dim, the lights go up and Eve stands beside Adam. Eve is described as very pretty, 26 years of age and dressed like a country girl in a new gingham dress. God puts Adam and Eve in charge of the garden, tells them to enjoy themselves, but warns them not to eat from one tree. They...