1. What is Charlie's super objective throughout the play? Describe two obstacles he faces in
obtaining his super objective.
Charlie's super objective is to save Price & Son and prove that he is capable of leading the family
business while staying true to himself. At the beginning of the play, Charlie doesn't even want to
run the factory, but after his father's death he feels responsible for keeping it alive and protecting
the workers whose livelihoods depend on it. As the story continues, his goal becomes bigger than
simply making money he wants to find a way to give the factory a future.
One major obstacle Charlie faces is the factory's financial problems. Traditional men's shoes are
no longer selling well, and the company is close to going out of business. Charlie has to come up
with a completely new idea before it's too late. Another obstacle is his own mindset. He struggles
with insecurity and often worries about what other people think. At first, he has difficulty
accepting Lola's ideas and lifestyle because they challenge his own assumptions. Learning to trust
Lola and embrace change is just as important as solving the company's financial problems.
2. With which character do you most identify or relate? Explain why. Describe two actions
they take in the play that you relate to and what about their circumstances or character
traits led them to take those actions.
The character I relate to the most is Charlie. Even though I haven't been in his exact situation, I
understand what it's like to feel pressure to meet other people's expectations while trying to
figure out your own path.
One action I relate to is when Charlie decides to take over the factory after his father's death, even
though it isn't what he originally wanted. He takes on the responsibility because he doesn't want
to let his family or the workers down. I think a lot of people can relate to putting others first, even
when it means giving up something they wanted for themselves.
Another action I relate to is when Charlie eventually admits that he has made mistakes and
apologizes to Lola. Instead of staying defensive, he reflects on his actions and tries to repair the
friendship. That willingness to admit you're wrong and grow from it is something I admire
because it takes maturity and humility.
3. Describe a moment in the show in which a character shifts or your perception of the
character changes. What about the character makes that change believable?
The biggest shift for me was my perception of Don. At first, he comes across as rude, closed-
minded, and unwilling to accept anyone who is different from him. He constantly clashes with
Lola and seems determined to hold onto his prejudices.
However, after Lola stands up to him and they share more about their lives, it becomes clear that
Don's attitude comes from insecurity rather than pure hatred. He has grown up with rigid ideas
about masculinity and struggles to accept anything outside of that. By the end of the play, when
Don begins treating Lola with more respect, the change feels believable because it doesn't happen
instantly. It takes honest conversations, conflict, and self-reflection for him to recognize that his
assumptions were wrong. His growth shows that people can change when they are willing to
listen and challenge their own beliefs.
obtaining his super objective.
Charlie's super objective is to save Price & Son and prove that he is capable of leading the family
business while staying true to himself. At the beginning of the play, Charlie doesn't even want to
run the factory, but after his father's death he feels responsible for keeping it alive and protecting
the workers whose livelihoods depend on it. As the story continues, his goal becomes bigger than
simply making money he wants to find a way to give the factory a future.
One major obstacle Charlie faces is the factory's financial problems. Traditional men's shoes are
no longer selling well, and the company is close to going out of business. Charlie has to come up
with a completely new idea before it's too late. Another obstacle is his own mindset. He struggles
with insecurity and often worries about what other people think. At first, he has difficulty
accepting Lola's ideas and lifestyle because they challenge his own assumptions. Learning to trust
Lola and embrace change is just as important as solving the company's financial problems.
2. With which character do you most identify or relate? Explain why. Describe two actions
they take in the play that you relate to and what about their circumstances or character
traits led them to take those actions.
The character I relate to the most is Charlie. Even though I haven't been in his exact situation, I
understand what it's like to feel pressure to meet other people's expectations while trying to
figure out your own path.
One action I relate to is when Charlie decides to take over the factory after his father's death, even
though it isn't what he originally wanted. He takes on the responsibility because he doesn't want
to let his family or the workers down. I think a lot of people can relate to putting others first, even
when it means giving up something they wanted for themselves.
Another action I relate to is when Charlie eventually admits that he has made mistakes and
apologizes to Lola. Instead of staying defensive, he reflects on his actions and tries to repair the
friendship. That willingness to admit you're wrong and grow from it is something I admire
because it takes maturity and humility.
3. Describe a moment in the show in which a character shifts or your perception of the
character changes. What about the character makes that change believable?
The biggest shift for me was my perception of Don. At first, he comes across as rude, closed-
minded, and unwilling to accept anyone who is different from him. He constantly clashes with
Lola and seems determined to hold onto his prejudices.
However, after Lola stands up to him and they share more about their lives, it becomes clear that
Don's attitude comes from insecurity rather than pure hatred. He has grown up with rigid ideas
about masculinity and struggles to accept anything outside of that. By the end of the play, when
Don begins treating Lola with more respect, the change feels believable because it doesn't happen
instantly. It takes honest conversations, conflict, and self-reflection for him to recognize that his
assumptions were wrong. His growth shows that people can change when they are willing to
listen and challenge their own beliefs.
