Mary
What opioid does Mary take?
Morphine
What is Jamie addicted to?
Alcohol
What similar addiction does James have to Jamie?
an alcohol addiction
What do all the men in the play happen to be addicted to?
Alcohol
Who does Jamie drink with?
Edmund
Who is someone that Mary neglects heavily?
Jamie
Was Jamie a highly academic child?
Yes, he was quite the bright student
What are the general reasons for the continuation of his addiction?
To cope with past problems and regret of life decisions.
How long does it take for Mary to battle her substance abuse problem?
20 years.
Who is the doctor that prescribed the morphine?
Dr. Hardy
What happened to Mary that caused her to have Edmund?
The death of her second child
What is Jamie blamed for by his mother?
The death of his second brother
What is James' greatest regret
Not getting a proper doctor for his wife leading to her addiction
How is the word "Tonic" used in the play?
It is used to describe alcohol
Who is the first one to notice Mary's addiction?
Jamie
Are the other members of the family aware of her addiction?
Yes, they highly suspect her of being addicted
What is the starting cause of Jamie's escapism to alcohol?
The burdens of being an adult in America.
Why does James feel shame?
For being a sellout
What does these substances represent for these characters?
A way to escape and to cope with their issues
What seems to be James' favorite type of alcohol?
Whiskey
What was the main reason for Mary taking morphine in the first place?
To give birth to Edmund.
Why does Jamie continue drinking?
Jamie uses drinking as a way to hide from the burdens he faces of education and making a living.
Why does he use the word "Tonic" to describe alcohol?
Because James uses it to cope with all the issues in his life, as the word tonic is used as a substance that gives a feeling a vigor and well being.
Is an incapability to accept responsibility a root problem for these characters and why?
Yes, Because it seems that it is in there nature to be selfish. This is evident in the fact that they drink, and use drugs to wash their problems instead of facing it.
Which one of these isn't an opioid. Morphine, Codeine, or Ketamine.
Ketamine