The Boys in the Band (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Mart Crowley
- First Published: 1968
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: The 1960’s
- Setting: An East Side apartment in New York City
- Genres: Drama, Psychological drama
- Subjects: 1960’s, New York, North America or North Americans, Northeast, U.S., Self-discovery, United States or Americans, Gay men, Homosexuality or homosexuals, New York City, Prejudices or antipathies, Friendship, Individuality
- Locales: New York, NY
Characters Discussed
Michael, a guilt-ridden, thirty-year-old homosexual whose sole purpose in life is to avoid his feelings. When unable to cope on a daily basis, he escapes into characterizations of past female screen stars. If reality becomes more threatening, he takes a jet to some distant location, then spends extravagant sums of money he does not have. Until recently, alcohol had been another escape. After selling one unproduced screenplay, he gave up writing. Because he does not have any other source of income, he spends most of his time avoiding creditors. Michael...
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