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Context
In the night, the apple tree in the Keller backyard broke apart. The tree was planted as a memorial for the elder son Larry, who has been missing for two years. In this scene, father Joe and younger son Chris discuss how Kate will react to the broken tree - and even moreso, how they can make her understand that Larry is not coming back. More than that, Chris confesses his love for Ann Deever, a young woman who has come to visit, and whom Kate is certain is still waiting for Larry. Ultimately,
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Keller: See what happened to the tree?
Chris: [Without looking up] Yeah.
Keller: What’s mother going to say?
[cut section with Bert]
Keller: What’s she going to say? Maybe we ought to tell her before she sees it?
End:
Chris: I am thinking that way.
Keller: [Lowering his hand] I don’t understand you, do I?
Chris: No, you don’t. I’m a pretty tough guy.
Keller: Yeah, I can see that.
For full extended scene, please refer to clips or the script edition cited here: Miller, Arthur. All My Sons. Samuel French, 1947.
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