The Piano Lesson Journal 6

All through The Piano Lesson people are almost always arguing about something; these disputes usually occur between Berniece and one of the other characters.  For the first time in the play the author has focused entirely on a disagreement between Berniece and Avery.  I think that Avery's view on women might seem unfair to Berniece, but her argument doesn't seem to carry much weight either.  It is kind of Avery to agree to bless the house.  Berniece needs to move on and start to think about her future.  She also needs to take into account that it would be better for Maretha to grow up with two parents; especially with a preacher for a father.  Berniece seems very locked up and that might not be good for Maretha as she grows up.