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When do you notice the first hints of something extraordinary in the lives of the three people who live in the apartment?

Is there an antagonist-protagonist relationship in this story? Why or why not?

What and how do you learn about Laura's condition and illness? What and how do you learn about the solution to Laura's problem proposed by the mother?

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First, I noticed something peculiar right from the beginning. By addressing the audience directly, I knew that something was amiss as Tom began his dialogue. The glass figures also seemed really odd to me as well as the fire escape. The overall tone and mood gave me hints as well as the overall, strange setting. I had a strong feeling that this house was dysfunctional as well as its members.

This question is largely debated by critics and scholars. However, I ...

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