The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Jane Wagner
- First Published: 1986
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Comedy
- Time of Work: The 1980’s, with flashbacks to the 1970’s
- Setting: Los Angeles and New York
- Genres: Drama, Women’s literature, Comedy
- Subjects: Values, 1970’s, New York, North America or North Americans, Northeast, U.S., United States or Americans, Homelessness or homeless people, Suicide, Communication, Prostitution or prostitutes, 1980’s, Los Angeles, Human race, Mental illness, Feminism, Women’s issues
- Locales: New York, Los Angeles, CA
Characters Discussed
Lily, the actress (that is, Lily Tomlin, for whom the play was written). Addressing the audience directly, with respect and gratitude, Lily wonders and worries about the quirks of modern life.
Trudy, a New York City bag lady. Trudy has been certified as “crazy” and is proud of it. She communicates directly with aliens, whom she calls her “space chums,” helping them to evaluate the signs of intelligent life on earth. She is carefree and playful, with a deep sense of irony. Survival on the streets has sharpened her perceptions and blunted her...
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