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. 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.

Study Questions

1. What is the Jewish custom to express love for the dead?
2. How long was Louis' grandmother in the nursing home?
3. Why didn't Louis visit her?
4. What is the cat's name?
5. What does Prior show Louis?
6. What disease does Prior have?
7. How does Louis react?

Works Cited

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Millennium Approaches Act 1 Scene 5