Finished book questions 2/25/13

1) what do you think "the piano lesson" is?

"The piano lesson" can signify many things when it comes down to realizing the
actual meaning. Something's I think the lesson is actually about is never forget your history it makes you, who you are, where you come from. And in the story it explains the two ways on how it an be taken for granted and how the history "should be" remembered. I think keeping the piano because of the huge impact it had on everyone, but also being a huge family airloom it's important to keep your background of where you come from.

2) why did August Wilson choose this title?

I think he chose this title because not only is the piano the biggest subject in the story but the biggest conflict and resemblance of the history. As I explained in question answer 1; it shows how both, berniece and boy Willie, learned their lesson on the piano. We talk about in class how boy Willie finally sees how it is a huge part of their family history but berniece learns how it can be a new start. But I feel a though Wilson only wanted to show the truth on the black history and how people should never forget the real life examples of how the blacks were treated and lived.

3) how does boy Willie come to the understand meant of the importance of the piano?

Boy Willie after seeing his sister sing to her dead ancestors, he realized what this really meant to we. After seeing sitter it only reminded him of how important the family air loom is and how he doesn't need to give that way.

4)what is the significance of berniece calling out to her dead ancestors?

The significance would be her way of showing boy willie her emotions on losing the piano. Her way of showing him the how it keeps the ancestors history there.

5)what purpose does this serve?

The purpose to show the "piano lesson".  The history in all together resembles this piano, and it's basically giving it all away for money when berniece thinks the history of her family and sutter are much more valueable than that.