Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 | Themes
Actual events provide the focus and stated or implied reference point for all of the monologues that make up Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, The main incidents are the beating of Rodney King; the verdict in the first trial of the LAPD officers involved; the ensuing civil unrest, including the shooting, burning, and looting; the beating of Reginald Denny; the second King trial and verdict; and the hearing and verdict in the L.A. Four trial.
Anger and Hatred
Closely related to themes of race and racial prejudice, anger and hatred have a powerful, resonating presence...
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