Genre
Dramatic play
Language
English
Setting and Context
The play was set in 1989
Narrator and Point of View
The narrators are Man, Son and Woman.
Tone and Mood
Satirical, theatrical, doubtful, unenthusiastic
Protagonist and Antagonist
The protagonist is Man.
Major Conflict
The major conflict comes when Son's parents forgo him because of his homosexual behavior.
Climax
Son's boyfriend marries someone else, making him get back to his senses and realize his self-worth.
Foreshadowing
The Wonderland architectural plan by Man foreshadowed Son’s homosexuality and profession in the porn industry.
Understatement
Man and woman underestimate Son's behavior when the only thing that he is homosexual. Son is not only interested in fellow men but also a porn actor.
Allusions
The play alludes to same-sex relationships and the immorality prevalent in society.
Imagery
The images of Wonderland Strip Mall depict sight. The description of the architectural plan aids readers in visualizing the setting of the play. For instance, the strip malls are new in the city centers where city people come to mingle. Similarly, Man's architectural dreams are visualized to depict sight when Man says that his buildings will be unique, bold and touching heavens.
Paradox
The main paradox is that Man is designing an architectural plan of Wonderland Mall meant for stripping. Satirically, his son falls victim to this more degradation when he becomes gay and a porn actor.
Parallelism
The strip malls activities parallel Son's homosexuality and pornography professions.
Personification
The Strip Malls are personified as morality degraders.
Use of Dramatic Devices
The theatrical satire is the main dramatic device in the play when Son sexually befriends a fellow man. Son feels a strong connection to his boyfriend, but satirically, he marries someone else instead of Son!
