And beyond the jokes and jollies, there is a message in Solomon's quips. His good example of trying to get along is lost on the two battling brothers. As the prosperous brother, Yulin has the less meaty role, but he holds his own. His Walter gets a dramatic explosion at the end of the second act and spitefully reveals a bit of family history that wounds his younger brother. There's a price for everything you do in life, according to Miller.
Every decision has repercussions.
Whether you live with them or not is another story.