In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to delight in life on cents despite excellent poverty and also Papa's alcohol addiction. We familiarize these people well with big as well as little difficulties: Aunt Sissy's opprobrious succession of "other halves"; the removal of the one tree noticeable from their tenement; and young Francie's wish to move to a much better institution ... if reckless Papa can get his act with each other.
In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to delight in life on cents despite excellent poverty and also Papa's alcohol addiction. We familiarize these people well with big as well as little difficulties: Aunt Sissy's opprobrious succession of "other halves"; the removal of the one tree noticeable from their tenement; and young Francie's wish to move to a much better institution ... if reckless Papa can get his act with each other.