... Genre and Literary period After the Depression around 1959 Setting Thaction of the play takes place in the poor South side of Chicago, sometime after World War II, probably around 1959. Most of the action takes place in the apartment of the Youngers, especially in the living/dining room and ... it is obvious that they have had to accommodate too many people for too many years. Additionally, the rooms are dark, for there are only a few small windows Plot Points: 2.)Conflicts- Walter's main problem, or antagonist, is himself. Dreaming of a better life, he follows a foolish get-rich scheme...

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