The Dining Room Scene Breakdown for Act II

ACT II

Sc. 1: A girl and her friend sneak into her parents' liquor cabinet.
Characters: Sarah, Helen

Sc. 2: Two lovers have tea in the dining room after their tryst.
Characters: Kate, Gordon, Chris

Sc. 3: A college student does research on WASPs' eating habits.
Characters: Tony, Aunt Harriet

Sc. 4: A daughter asks her father for permission to return home.
Characters: Jim, Meg

Sc. 5: A father is determined to defend his brother's honor.
Characters: Emily, Claire, David, Bertha, Standish

Sc. 6: An old man -- and his reluctant son -- make plans for his funeral.
Characters: Harvey, Dick

Sc. 7: A hostess dreams of the perfect dinner party.
Characters: Annie, Ruth, Host, Guests

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