Angels in America is a two-part play by Tony Kushner that was first performed in 1995. The first part, Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches, was first performed in 1991, while the second part, Angels in America: Part Two: Perestroika, was first performed in 1992.

Characters

See a complete list of the characters in Angels in America and in-depth analyses of Louis Ironson, Prior Walter, and Roy Cohn.

Literary Devices

Here's where you'll find analysis of the major themes, motifs, and symbols in Angels in America.

Quotes

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Quick Quizzes

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Essays

Here you will find three brief essays on the play: its depiction of gay characters, a discussion of law versus justice, and the question of whether the character of Belize is a virtuous stereotype or a complex moral authority; as well as suggested essay questions for Angels in America.

Further Study

Expand your study with a background esssay on Tony Kushner and the play and a list of outside readings about Angels in America.