Opening
The very first impression we get of Johnny 'Rooster' Byron is of a madman hopped up on speed and vodka and this all comes from the imagery of his entrance. He exits his caravan to have a breakfast of an egg, milk, vodka and speed which he downs like water.
Bang the Drum
The final imagery of the play is of Johnny relentlessly banging the drum he said he got from the giant who built Stone Henge. The image is powerful as we feel that he is connected to his ancestors in a very real way, one which modern society does not connect with.
Branded
Johnny is taken into his caravan and branded by Troy and his two thugs. Ginger watches them take Johnny inside and leaves, then comes back. The imagery reveals the cowardice of Ginger when, given the opportunity to do the right thing, he flees.
Dancing
Phaedra convinces Johnny to dance with her outside of the caravan just before Troy comes to beat and brand Johnny. The imagery of this 15 year old girl dancing with Johnny alludes to how we don't know what has happened between the two, but how our imaginations take us to what we believe has happened. The image is a reflection upon our own morality and values as we watch and contemplate it.
