Question

In Scene 1, Old Karl says, "Farming is no slice of pie, but we've always made do with what we have. "What does he mean? What other details does the playwright include in Scene 1 to support this idea?
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Answer 1

Old Karl's statement implies that farming is difficult and requires hard work, but that he and his family have managed to make the best of their situation. The playwright includes other details in Scene 1 to support this idea, such as Old Karl's description of the hard labor that goes into farming, his pride in the family's accomplishments, and his determination to keep going despite the hardships.