Driving Miss Daisy
Alfred Uhry
1987
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This text includes a graphic description of lynching and racist sentiments. This selection provides insight into a piece of Jewish culture; however, The Posen Library does not condone or promote hate speech of any kind.
Daisy:
Honestly, Boolie. Are you trying to irritate me in the middle of an ice storm?
She hangs up the phone. Light out on her. Boolie stands a moment in wonder. Light out on him. In the dark we hear the sounds of horns blaring. A serious traffic jam. When the lights come up, Daisy is in the car, wearing a hat. She is anxious, twisting in her seat…
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