Genre
Drama/Comedy
Language
English
Setting and Context
St. George's Day - Pewsey, England, 2009
Narrator and Point of View
POV is that of Johnny
Tone and Mood
Comedic and Dramatic
Protagonist and Antagonist
Protagonist is Johnny. Antagonists are Fawcett, Parsons, Troy, Ginger
Major Conflict
Johnny is being evicted either peacefully or by force in order to make room for homes to be built as the community believes his behavior is inappropriate. And, Phaedra, a local 15 year old girl has gone missing.
Climax
Phaedra has been hiding in Johnny's caravan. Troy brands Johnny with an 'X' on each of his cheeks. Johnny calls out a curse upon anyone who would come and take his land and spill his blood. He bangs the drum of the giant as he calls on his ancestors to rise up with him.
Foreshadowing
Fawcett and Parsons issuing the eviction notice foreshadows the conflict that is to come in a forceful eviction.
Understatement
It is understated that Phaedra has run away from home because of abuse by her stepfather, Troy.
Allusions
The play is an allusion to nature being destroyed in the name of progress. And, also an allusion to the home life of kids no longer being safe.
Imagery
Johnny banging the drum calling on his ancestors to rise up from the dead.
Phaedra and Johnny dancing before Troy beats and brands him.
Paradox
Dawn takes Marky back because Johnny is high. Paradoxically she does cocaine before she leaves.
Parallelism
Fawcett and Parsons videotaping the eviction notice at the end of the play parallels them doing the same at the opening.
Personification
Johnny becomes the personification of an outsider when he is branded by Troy.
Use of Dramatic Devices
Johnny gives a monologue to his son, Marky at the end of the play in order to let him know how special he is and how much he is needed by society.
