Brian

• How is Brian presented at the beginning of the play?

  He is seen crying with Cathy over the groups situation.
• What does Brian's first response to their situation reveal about his character?

  It shows he is vulnerable and seeks adult help.
• How do the other characters perceive Brian in Phil's plan?

  They see him as weak and choose him to pretend to be a victim.
• How does Brian react when he needs to identify the man in police custody?

  He cries and is unable to lie to the police.
• What behavior does Brian exhibit when Adam returns?

  He reverts to a childish manner, singing and expressing his thoughts.
• What happens to Brian by the end of the play?

  He suffers a nervous breakdown and may be sectioned.
• How is Brian affected by the situation compared to Adam?

  He is one of the most affected, unable to escape his guilt.
• In what way is Brian a victim in the play?

  He is bullied by the others and feels unable to stop their actions and hide his emotions.
• How does Brian's speech change throughout the play?

  His speech becomes more repetitive and rambling.
• What does Brian's use of short clauses in Act 1 signify?

  It highlights his childishness and deteriorating sanity.
• What does Brian's question about earth symbolize?

  It reflects his trauma and childlike escape from reality.
• What is a key quotation that illustrates Brian's emotional state?

  "I can't stand the way they look at me."
• What does Brian say while bending down to eat earth?

  "I wonder what earth tastes like."
• What does Brian's giggling and breathing plastic signify?

  It indicates his mental instability and coping mechanism.
• What are the key aspects of Brian's character development throughout the play?

  • Begins as a weak character, crying over his situation
  • Seeks adult help, showing vulnerability
  • Reverts to childish behavior when Adam returns
  • Suffers a nervous breakdown by the end
  • His language becomes repetitive and childlike
• How does Kelly use language to represent Brian's mental state?

  • Brian's speech becomes repetitive and rambling
  • Uses short clauses to convey urgency and childishness
  • Incorporates childish imagery to highlight trauma
  • Actions like eating dirt symbolize his mental deterioration