The irony of son
Son is a privileged child born of a well-off to-do family. Ironically, instead of pursuing a better career, Son decides to pursue homosexual pornography, which surprises both readers and his parents. Satirically, the father is also an architect who designs a strip mall.
The irony of Man
Man's decision to shun Son from his house based on homosexuality allegations is ironic. Man is designing a strip mall as an architect, implying that he has no moral authority to lecture Son on matters of morality.
The irony of homosexuality
The relationship of men with fellow men is not a new concept in society, especially the western culture. However, it is satirical to learn that some men involved in homosexuality are married with children. For instance, Son’s boyfriend is married and has kids.
The satire of sexual identity
Man is an individual who struggled with his sexual identity in his early days. The reader learns that Man was gay at some point, but he refused to accept reality because of the high cultural expectations. Therefore, Man has a history of homosexuality and when he makes up his mind to chase away his son because he has a same-sex relationship is entirely satirical.
The irony of the American dream
The author explores the American dream by closely following the life of Man. The American dream is intended to empower people regardless of race, sexuality, or gender. Ironically, the reality on the ground is different because the American dream has been commercialized to benefit few individuals.
