Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs portrays the facts of people growing up during the Great Depression through the boy name Eugene Morris Jerome and his family. The play takes place in the 1930s and shows how hard it was for the youth of that time to climb through the social ladder and more so, how they struggled to survive in an environment characterized by jobless growth. In the story of Eugene and his siblings, Simon describes the process of growing up when families barely made ends meet. Along with his two cousins and the rest of his family. The protagonist is Eugene. A thirteen-year-old boy who wants to be a writer some day. This is such a relatable view from a coming-of-age teenager, and his outlook is funny and confused as any. Eugene …show more content…
Ironically, she is the epitome of a mother who aims to protect her kids from the effects of the outside world. With the constant stress about finances and children’s fate she provides not only an opportunity for personal development of several brothers and sisters but also the concern that becomes the share of every member of the family.. Kate’s overprotectiveness illustrates how external pressures can strain family relationships. In her efforts to protect her children, she often stifles their independence, revealing the delicate balance between nurturing and controlling. Her struggles to manage her fears about the world outside their home highlight the challenges parents faced during this era. In Brighton Beach Memoirs, Neil Simon captures the essence of growing up in America during the Great Depression through the experiences of Eugene, Nora, and Stanley. Each character’s journey is filled with obstacles related to their environment, family expectations, and personal dreams. The humor and heart in Simon’s writing remind us that growing up is often challenging, but also filled with moments of joy and