True West Power Quotes

You see, Lee tried to borrow the car nice and polite like, but then Austin refused, so Lee had to exert a little power. He doesn't need Austin for anything. He can take whatever he wants.

Another power struggle over the car goes Lee's way. The little smile at the end just shows how little of a threat Lee considers his brother to be. There is no question at this point as to who is in power.

Although he denies it, Austin still seems a little afraid of Lee at this point. However, things are starting to shift. Austin isn't as weak as Lee might like to think, and he's starting to speak up for himself.