slavery

According to Wilson, “during slavery time, Robert Sutter owned the Charles family. He wanted to give a piano to his wife, but did not have any money. He traded Boy Willie’s great – grand mother and his grandfather. Mrs. Sutter missed her slaves. An offer to trade back the piano for them was refused. Sutter ordered Great-grandfather Charles to carve the pictures of his wife and son on the piano so that Mrs. Sutter could …

…some obstacles in her life. A. Her father dies trying to steal the piano. B. Her husband is burned alive in a boxcar. III. Berniece has a significant role in this play. A. She realizes the importance of the piano. B. She overcomes the evil spirits. IV. Conclusion A. Berniece uses the piano to exorcise the ghost and save her brother. Boy Willie decides that the heirloom belongs with the family and returns to Mississippi.