Clybourne Park Narrative

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Clybourne Park is a large neighborhood. It is mostly an all white community, with the exception of one family that had moved in last year.They live in a small, one story house, that has a garden with several types of flowers that is thriving. In the house, most of the furniture is torn or dilapidated in some way. The family is trying to save their money to pay for the house.

Travis: (Opening the door) I'm home!

Ruth: (To Travis) How was school?

Travis: The kids at school are still making fun of me. I'm not sure if this going to this school is a good idea.

Ruth: (With concern) I'm sorry to hear that. I wish there was more I could do about that.

Emily, Ruth and Walter’s 6 month old baby, starts crying.

Ruth: I have to go take care of

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