The Heidi Chronicles Essay - 648 Words

nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;â€Å"The Heidi Chronicles† by Wendy Wasserstein kept my interest so much that I could not put it down until I was to the last page. I liked how the issue of sexuality played a role along with the issue of feminist goals in this play. I believe they complimented one another in that both groups strive for equal right among the majority. For example when Peter starts to march with the other women from the Art Institute. It shows that he is standing for a cause the effects another minority group in our society: women. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; I found Susan very interesting in the play. At the beginning she is always concerned with impressing the guys, rolling her skirt to appear more attractive. Peter†¦show more content†¦I believe Scoop is too much of a chauvinistic pig especially when he assigns a grade to everything from food, music, and women. He is a prime example of why there are feminist out there to put men like him back in his cage. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Act 2, Scene 2 is where I had the strongest reaction that is when Peter, Scoop, and Heidi went on a talk show. What made me mad was before the show Denise told Peter to act â€Å"out† his sexuality more than usual. Basically telling him to be the stereotypical, flaming homosexual for the television audience. It reminded me of the Jerry Springer episodes where they bring out the gay guests that have cheated on their lovers: been there, done that, now they are back for more attitude. Which is a false portrayal of the gay community. Betrayal happens in any kind of relationship whether is gay or straight relationship. The talk show they are on reminds me of the Dr. Laura show. April, the host, makes several comments that have gay derogatory undertones. April talks about how their generation is rich, powerful, famous, and even parents. 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