![]() Booth desires connection and meaning in his life, but doesn't need or want anyone telling him how to go about getting it, he never had parents doing that growing up and it becomes clear that his mind has not grown much beyond the mentality of a young teenager as he acts primarily from emotion. The irony is the hustle still kills him, but its in his own home this time. ![]() He'd rather be a fake Abraham Lincoln pretending to die in an arcade all day than get killed in real life. Lincoln, though has moved on, his mind was elevated by the death of Lonny. Even after Lincoln has given up 3-card, Booth desires the easy money. And Lincoln, by being the great 3-card Monte hustler he was, set a standard for his brother: there is money to be made in the hustle. Instead they follow the money which, for Lincoln, led to his best friend being shot and killed because of the hustle they were putting on in the streets. They are left to navigate money, relationships, life without anyone pointing them in a direction. ![]() This play is about abandonment, and how two kids must claim any place in the world without the guidance of their parents. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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