The two characters I will be discussing are Eugene and Stanley. The first part of this assignment will be a discussion of both characters. The second part will be a discussion on their relationships with the other characters in the play.
             Eugene is 14 years old and is the younger male in the family. He is a very active person, aspiring to be a baseball player for the New York Yankees. He is seen as the "scapegoat" in the family, always the one blamed for any problem that arises in the home. Eugene is also at the onset of puberty, which defines his character in the play in a large way. He is very curious about his "urges" and ways to relieve them, and is infatuated with his cousin Nora. Eugene looks up to his older brother Stan for guidance and advice.
             Stanley is eighteen years old and is Eugene's older brother. He currently works to support the family. He looks up to his father very much, and works to emulate his father in every respect. Stanley has the integrity to stand up for his principles, even though they may cost him his job. He also has the habit of gambling, though usually in small enough amounts to not make much of a difference every week. However, on the occasion that he loses his entire week's salary at a poker game, instead of telling his father and perhaps making him even more sick, he sneaks out with the intent of joining the Army.
             Eugene is the "scapegoat" of the family. He is always getting blamed for things that happen in the house. Eugene does not fit in with the rest of the family, and he does not attempt to fit in and be more like his brother or his cousins.
             Stanley is the second father figure in the family. When his father becomes ill, he takes over the major family responsibilities temporarily until he gets better. His sense of responsibility is marred somewhat by his gambling experience in Act 2.
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