The Baltimore Waltz?

I always thought that the Third Man's attempts to take the bunny was meant as a way to symbolize loss.

Carl's death was not really sudden; that's just the way it seems because all of the proceeding events had been a fantasia. The entire time you are led to think that Anna is sick when it really is Carl who is dying.

I hope this helps, although it's been some time since I've read or seen it (Signature revived it a year or so ago with Kristen Johnston as Anna). It's one of my personal favorite plays.

I'm pretty sure that Anna's conversation with the doctor shortly before she and Carl waltz was supposed to be the big reveal. I agree that it can be somewhat confusing. This is definitely one of those plays that is better experienced on stage.

I read this so long ago.

I think the brother was dying of AIDS and taking away the bunny was like taking away the life of the brother.

Hope that helps. I don't remember who it was that was carrying the bunny around.