The Piano

In the play, The Piano Lesson, by August Wilson, the piano is the object that brings their family together. It has a certain meaning to it, which could either make or break their family. It is a symbol that reminds the Charles' family of where they come from and who they are. As the play continues, the piano may have represented the past, but is disrupting the future. The past will always be remembered and an object is unnecessary, especially if that object can possibly bring success to the family. The piano, is like the main character of this play. Even if it is not a real human being, it is the most important part of this play. Without the piano, the Charles' family would not not have a reason to keep it, if it has no meaning to their family's past. The conflict over the piano is compelling because this is what has brought the family apart. Boy Willie would probably have not came back if it was not for the piano. I would sell the piano because if it meant a lot, it will always be remembered. An object is not always needed to keep a story of the past. If selling the piano will benefit the whole family, hopefully with success, then it would be best to sell it.

The Piano Lesson's Wining Boy

In the play, Piano Lesson, by August Wilson, there is a character named Wining Boy; a unique individual who is not afraid to be himself and speak his mind. He keeps his business to himself. Wining Boy is a person who has, or had goals in his life. He was a musician, sharing his love for music to others. But of course, no one is perfect. Wining boy's gambling problem caused tension between Berniece and him, forcing him to leave her house. Wining Boy is no harm to anyone but with his silent personality, there is something about him that makes me not want to trust him. I know he is a kind-hearted man, but the fact that he has an addiction like gambling, makes me wonder if he has done other things too, which might have affected his career as a musician.

Wining boy has some similarities and differences between the characters. With Boy Willie, they both do what they want and nothing can stop them. They both have that strong personality that makes them a powerful individual. As for Lymon, both Wining Boy and Lymon have a story to be told. However, Lymon rather keep it to himself unlike Wining Boy who shares whatever he can offer. Wining Boy and Doaker are different but share similar beliefs. Doaker acts as the older brother, even if he is not. He is more responsible that Wining Boy. But they do share the same beliefs; the belief that the piano is something scared to the family and is something that cannot be taken away from them.