Point of View

The point of view in the play is predominantly centered on Juicy, whose direct address to the audience establishes him as the play’s lens and emotional core. Juicy’s introspection and candid confessions provide insight into his internal conflicts, particularly his discomfort with the revenge narrative thrust upon him and his struggles with his identity in the context of his family’s expectations. By frequently breaking the fourth wall, Juicy creates a bond with the audience, inviting them to empathize with his dilemmas and view the unfolding events through his perspective.

While the play foregrounds Juicy’s point of view, other characters’ perspectives are filtered through their interactions with him. For instance, Opal confides in Juicy about her sexuality, revealing her frustrations with the heteronormative expectations imposed by her mother Rabby. Similarly, Larry discloses his romantic feelings for Juicy in a vulnerable moment that...