The effect of this exposition in the play is that it gives background information about one of the characters. By sharing the story of Vincent Lopinto's great-great-grandfather, the audience gains insight into Vincent's heritage, the immigrant experience, and the aspirations tied to the American dream, which can help contextualize his character and motivations within the play.
VINCENT LOPINTO: I am American. In
1910 my great-great grandfather came
to America from Naples, Italy. He
entered through New York City’s Ellis
Island. The only English he spoke was
“America!” He moved into a one-room
apartment on New York’s Upper East
Side, and after a few years married an
Italian girl also living in America. They
moved to Brooklyn, and my great�great-grandfather got a job in construc�tion with others that had come from
Naples before him. I think he was
scared to death, to be perfectly honest.
Back in Italy, though, he would work
his whole life for nothing. America
promised to be different. A country
where dreams could come true
What is the effect of this exposition in the play?
it introduces a conflict that must be resolved.
it gives background information about one of the characters.
it describes how the events of the play got more complicated.
it describes the daily life of a main character.
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