Streamers (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: David Rabe
- First Published: 1977
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: The 1960’s
- Setting: An Army barracks in the United States
- Genres: Drama, Psychological drama, War drama
- Subjects: 1960’s, United States or Americans, Racism, Gay men, Homosexuality or homosexuals, Murder or homicide, Communication, Vietnam War, Military life or service, Toleration
- Locales: United States
Characters Discussed
Richie Douglas, an enlisted man who shares Army quarters with Roger Moore, Billy Wilson, and Martin. Richie is effeminate and open about his homosexuality and his attraction to Billy, though the other men refuse to take him seriously. Deserted by his father at the age of six, Richie is almost paternally protective of the troubled Martin, trying to cover up the suicide attempt and to deal with the problem himself. Richie is immediately suspicious of Carlyle and warns the others that he is dangerous.
Carlyle, a newcomer just out of basic training. An...
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