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Cohn was chosen to be a part of this play because aided McCarthy during the anit-communist hysteria in the 50's and symbolizes power and selfishness. | Cohn was chosen to be a part of this play because aided McCarthy during the anit-communist hysteria in the 50's and symbolizes power and selfishness. While aiding McCarthy in the Ethel Rosenberg trial, Cohn helped to secure the death penalty for this "little jewish [mama]" (Kushner 114). In the play, Roy states that he "fucking [hates] traitors" (Kushner 114), yet he disregards the law to make sure that Ethel Rosenberg dies. He uses her communist ties to justify his actions. He perceives her as a traitor, but he is the "Judas" of the play. In addition to speaking with contempt for her and other jews in the play, he is also derisive of homosexuals in spite of being one. He continues to declare that he is not a homosexual, but a "heterosexual man...who fucks around with guys" (Kushner 52). He was a contradictory man because although he was a "closet homo" he helped in the persecution of gays (Jacobus 1635). | ||
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