In The Homecoming, characters cleverly manipulate language to gain the upper hand. Although the dialogue resembles everyday conversation, it is carefully crafted. While it appears "realistic," it reveals how people think at varying speeds, use words to dodge conflict, and communicate through metaphors. Characters frequently seem to misunderstand one another, not due to a lack of comprehension, but because they choose not to understand. In Pinter's plays, language serves as a weapon. When characters like Lenny and Max use it, their intent is to inflict harm. By belittling and verbally assaulting others, Lenny and Max maintain their dominance. However, Ruth's arrival upends this power structure. She not only matches their verbal skill but also employs her nonverbal sexual prowess to ultimately achieve dominance.