Angels in America

I like the character of Roy, mostly because he is the most unchanged character by the end. Yes, he is an asshole, but he represents the bad guy and needs to be the kind of over-the-top guy he is. He is money hungry and ruthless, especially his treatment of Belize and his endorsment and joy that Ethel was executed. He also has the most pride, which can be a fascinating trait in a character. He never admits he's homosexual becasue he considers himself a guy who just messes around with guys and should never be lumped into the same category as the the "homo". I love the scene where he learns about his A.I.D.S. and insists to the doctor that it is liver cancer. It shows the most serious tone of denial and represents the ongoling theme in the play of identity. Joe obviously struggles with his sexuality, further emphasizing the theme of identity. The play was interesting with its symbolism and supernatural events, mainly the angels and dreams of the main characters. I think Louis is most representing the tragic figure in the play, yet Roy and Harper could be seen that way as well. Roy's death is either applauded or pittied and I loved the way he was presented as a sympathetic charcter as well as a vilain. I did think at times, the play was disorganized and I folund myself getting confused, especially when there was multiple stories going on on stage at the same time.