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Scarcity / by Lucy Thurber.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Dramatists Play Service, ©2008.Description: 57 pages ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 0822222671
  • 9780822222675
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • PS3620.H86 S33 2008
Summary: In a small town in Western Massachusetts, the Lawrence family struggles with poverty, boredom and lost potential. Into this isolated town comes Ellen, a highly educated, wealthy and well-traveled young woman who wants to give back to her country through education. She starts teaching in the public high school where Billy and Rachel Lawrence go, and she develops an obsession with Billy's intelligence, insight and potential. Her obsession and desire to life Billy out of poverty tears the family apart.
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In a small town in Western Massachusetts, the Lawrence family struggles with poverty, boredom and lost potential. Into this isolated town comes Ellen, a highly educated, wealthy and well-traveled young woman who wants to give back to her country through education. She starts teaching in the public high school where Billy and Rachel Lawrence go, and she develops an obsession with Billy's intelligence, insight and potential. Her obsession and desire to life Billy out of poverty tears the family apart.