Therefore, the theme in "The Piano Lesson" shows the complexity of African-American attitudes toward the past and black heritage compared to plans for the future. ... The setting of this drama took place in the 1940s in the home of Doaker Charles, Berniece's and Boy Willie's uncle. ... More revelations of their family history are told by the rambling, traveling, drinking man nicked named Wining Boy. ... The setting of this play further complicated the situation due to the storytelling of Doaker Charles and Wining Boy. ... Some family members, especially Boy Willie, challenged the use...

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