KATE I told that boy a hundred and nine times. (She yells out) Eugene! Stop banging the wall!

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EUGENE (Calls out) In a minute, Ma! This is for the World Series! (Back to his game) One out, a man on second, bottom of the seventh, three balls, one strike . . . Ruffing stretches, Ruffing pitches -- (He throws the ball) Oh, no! High and outside, JoJo Moore walks! First and second and Mel Ott lopes up to the plate . . .

BLANCHE (Stops again) Can't he do that someplace else?

—Brighton Beach Memoirs,
Neil Simon

Which lines of dialogue best help the audience understand Eugene’s perspective?

“In a minute, Ma! This is for the World Series!”
“Ruffing stretches, Ruffing pitches.”
“Oh, no! High and outside . . . ”
“Mel Ott lopes up to the plate . . .”
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Answer 1

The lines of dialogue that best help the audience understand Eugene’s perspective are:

1. “In a minute, Ma! This is for the World Series!”

   • This line shows Eugene's enthusiasm and passion for the game, indicating that he feels the moment is important and worth his focus, even at the expense of his mother's frustration.

2. “Oh, no! High and outside, JoJo Moore walks!”

   • This line reflects his immersion in the game and his emotional investment in the events happening in the baseball match, giving insight into his excitement and his role as a fan caught up in the drama of the sport.

These lines capture his dedication and excitement for baseball, illustrating how he prioritizes the game over household disruptions, which helps the audience understand his perspective effectively.