Characters

Four important individual characters and a collective one appear in the short film “Marriage of Inconvenience” by Jin Rho: Irene, Silas, Paul, the pastor, and the protesters. Out of these characters, Irene, Paul and the pastor are the most relevant.

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Irene

Irene is the main character of the short story.

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Inner characterization

Her inner characterization is revealed through her attitude and actions. The fact that she tries to persuade her son not to marry Silas right away suggests that she is both naive – hoping her son might change his mind – and against gay marriages.

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Paul

Paul is Irene’s son. His outer characterization reveals a young, short-haired African-American man who is gay and about to marry his boyfriend, Silas

Inner characterization

However, his inner characterization reveals that Paul is in a conflict with his father because he is gay, and longs for his mother’s approval of his lifestyle.

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The pastor

The pastor is Irene’s husband and Paul’s father. His outer characterization reveals a middle-aged African-American man and a religious leader in his congregation.

Inner characterization

His inner characterization is reflected in his views on marriage and his attitude towards his son and gay people in general.

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