In this gripping one-act play, a group of passengers on a train are forced to confront their prejudices and fears when their compartment is turned into a makeshift courtroom. As they argue over the fate of a young black man accused of a crime, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, culminating in a shocking twist ending that will leave audiences reeling. The Last Straw is a powerful exploration of race, justice, and the human condition that will linger in the minds of readers long after they turn the final page.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.