Millennium Approaches 1.4
Summary
Louis and Prior are sitting on a bench after the funeral of Louis' grandmother. They are discussing the funeral and having usual banter when Prior suddenly shows Louis the lesions on his arm. He has a disease called kaposi's sarcoma Even though Louis gets extremely upset, Prior takes it in a very joking manner. He is only afraid the Louis will leave him because of his illness.
Notes
K.S. Kaposi's Sarcoma, a cancer that afflicts tissues of the bones, muscles, blood vessels, cartilage, etc. commonly linked to homosexual men with HIV or AIDS.
Commentary
Study Questions
- What is the Jewish custom to express love for the dead?
- How long was Louis' grandmother in the nursing home?
- Why didn't Louis visit her?
- What is the cat's name?
- What does Prior show Louis?
- What disease does Prior have?
- How does Louis react?