True West Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. How does the setting mirror the progression of the characters in True West?
  2. If this play were about two sisters, would it change drastically? If so, how?
  3. What is the significance of the absent father in the play?
  4. What do you think really happened on the golf course between Lee and Saul?
  5. Does every person have the capacity to "snap" and almost change completely?
  6. Which role would you rather play, Austin or Lee? Why?
  7. Are sons destined to turn into their fathers?