Summary

Lila is incensed at Pasquale’s appearance; she feels as if he is betraying their common neighborhood roots. Nadia is pleased to see Lila and takes her into her bedroom, where Dario and some of the other students are. Lila immediately chastises the students for showing up at the factory and causing problems. Nadia’s brother Armando is present; he is calm and assures Lila they have it under control. Lila reminds them that their actions are putting her job at risk. When Pasquale protests that they are all risking some aspect of their lives, Lila explodes, asking Nadia if she would take Lila and Gennaro into her home should they be fired. She leaves the room and makes to leave, but the Professor stops her. She asks Lila about her education, complimenting her speech and diction. Lila responds that she stopped school...