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Plot Summary of The Price
""The Price" is the story of estranged brothers, Victor and Walter Franz, brought together at the death of their father, in order to sell his furniture and other effects. Victor is a policeman of limited means; Walter is a successful business owner. Over the years they have grown apart. Walter's success makes Victor feel inadequate. Walter has trouble understanding why Victor refuses to accept his help. The men try to find some understanding, but it is nearly impossible for them to communicate."
Jack Goodstein, Resident Scholar



Review Analysis of The Price
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Plot
Tone of book? - depressed
Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's
Family, struggle with Yes
Struggle with: - Brother
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status: - police/lawman
Age: - 40's-50's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events? Yes
Ethnicity/Nationality - White (American)
How sensitive is this character? - middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - 40's-50's
Profession/status: - business executive
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an above average amount
How sensitive is this character? - middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 4 ()
United States Yes
The US: - Northeast

Style
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death
Is this a play? Yes
Amount of dialog - mostly dialog
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