- Friendship
Friendship assumes a notable role within the individual narratives of the characters. Predominantly, the association between Will Grayson 1 and Tiny Cooper is characterized by a scattered nature, marked by discernible fissures stemming from Will's past errors. Conversely, the dynamics between Will Grayson 2 and Maura manifest as a touch-and-go relationship, exhibiting intermittent phases of connection and detachment contingent upon Will's fluctuating acknowledgment of Maura as a friend. The burgeoning bond between Jane and Will Grayson 1 precipitates a gradual distancing between Will and Tiny. The thematic thread of friendship instigates a sequence of transformations, fractures, disparities, and conflicts throughout the respective stories of the protagonists.[19][20]
- Music
Musical references permeate the narrative, notably through the inclusion of Neutral Milk Hotel, a band serving as a unifying force for the primary characters, interwoven into their respective storylines. Although the musical entities, whether actual or fictional, do not assume the role of characters within the narrative, the compositions they produce gain significance in shaping the individual identities of the main characters. The shared affinity for the alternative band Neutral Milk Hotel serves as a common ground for the enigmatic Jane and the nonchalant Will Grayson 1. In contrast, the flamboyantly charismatic character, Tiny Cooper, exhibits a predilection for grandiose Broadway show tunes and music that achieves mainstream recognition as iconic within popular culture..[21][22]
