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For Booth, a steady job like Lincoln’s position at the arcade curtails freedom, whereas living the life of a hustler—a life full of deception—is liberating. Of course, he himself is totally unbound by any sense of permanence, and he only survives because Lincoln shares his paychecks.
Topdog/Underdog: Scene Two. It’s Friday evening and Booth enters the apartment wearing multiple layers of clothing. When he sees that Lincoln isn’t home yet, he starts taking off each layer, revealing to the audience that he’s wearing two beautiful suits, both of which still have price tags affixed to them.
Lincoln returns home in the fifth scene of Topdog/Underdog to find Booth expecting a visit from his girlfriend. Lincoln has just lost his job at the arcade and squandered the money from his...
Summary. It is Friday evening. Booth enters the apartment wearing layers of clothing, which he eventually reveals as stolen, including two full suits. He takes off his layers, spreading each piece of clothing on the bed. Lincoln enters holding his paycheck and shouting excitedly.
In the final scene, which takes place the following evening, Lincoln bursts into the apartment yelling, “Taaadaaaa!” Alone, he pulls from his pocket $500 and recounts the triumphs of the day, which he spent hustling people on the streets in Three-Card Monte.
Nov 21, 2023 · Topdog/Underdog Scene 2 Summary. Booth comes in wearing multiple suits he has stolen that day; while Lincoln comes home with his paycheck from the arcade.
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