In Harold Pinter's play The Homecoming, Max’s son, Lenny, is revealed to be a pimp, which is the correct answer.
Explanation:
Throughout the play, Lenny's occupation is subtly implied through his dialogue and demeanor rather than being directly stated. He shares stories and conversations that hint at his involvement in shady and morally ambiguous activities, including interactions with women in a way that strongly suggests he is a pimp. His manipulative and controlling personality reinforces this interpretation.
The other options, while plausible in terms of thematic alignment with the working-class London setting, are not supported by the text:
Boxer: This could be inferred from the aggressive and combative nature of some characters, but it doesn’t align with Lenny’s role.
Butcher: While another character, Sam, is associated with driving (he's a chauffeur), and there's talk of violence, this isn’t tied to Lenny.
Cab driver: This is more closely linked to Sam.
Lenny’s role as a pimp adds to the darker, morally ambiguous themes that Pinter explores in The Homecoming.
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