Shortly before the action begins, a 340-pound man died after he fell into a well.
One character in this play becomes a preacher after he dreams of three hobos from Bethlehem giving him a candle and a blue robe. Shortly before the action begins, a 340-pound man died after he fell into a well. Its backstory involves the craftsman Charles and four hobos being burned alive in a boxcar, and their spirits are thought to be the Ghosts of Yellow Dog. This play's characters include Reverend (*) Avery, as well as Lymon, who drives a truck full of watermelons to the house of Doaker Charles in the exposition. Set in the 1930's, it follows Ma Rainey's Black Bottom in its author's cycle of ten plays. This play contrasts the practical Boy Willie with his sister, the sentimental Berniece, who wishes to keep the title musical instrument. For 10 points, name this play by August Wilson.
One character in this play becomes a preacher after he dreams of three hobos from Bethlehem giving him a candle and a blue robe.
The Piano Lesson