Thursday, 22 June: American family tragedy: O'Neill, Long Day's Journey Into Night, through Act One (through page 51 in Yale edition)

discussion-starter: Bryan Lestarjette

Discussion Questions for "Long Day's Journey Into Night," Act I

1. How does the past affect the present in the Tyrone family?

2. How does the Tyrones' careful communication (or lack of communication) manifest itself in Act I, and is their side-stepping of delicate topics helpful or detrimental to the family?

3. How do the characters use language to support their own perspectives on their family and life?

4. What are some potentially tragic elements and issues that we see in Act I?