This is how it Goes
This is how it Goes by Neil LaBute, published by Faber & Faber in 2005, is a thought-provoking exploration of relationships and societal dynamics. In this edition, spanning 83 pages, the narrative centers on Belinda and Cody Phipps, a seemingly typical Midwestern couple whose lives are complicated by race and attraction. As Belinda grapples with her feelings for a former classmate, the story delves into the complexities of their marriage and the underlying tensions that arise from their differing backgrounds.
Readers will find a candid examination of love, identity, and the impact of race in America. The play navigates the shifting moral landscape that challenges conventional views on gender and ethnicity, revealing the deep-seated biases that can emerge in personal relationships. Through the characters’ struggles, This is how it Goes presents a nuanced perspective on the intersections of race and affection, prompting reflection on the societal constructs that shape individual experiences.
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Belinda and Cody Phipps appear to be a typical Midwestern couple: teenage sweethearts, children, luxurious home. Typical, except that Cody is black – ‘rich, black, and different’, in the words of Belinda, who finds herself attracted to a former (white) classmate. As the battle for her affections is waged, Belinda and Cody frankly doubt the foundation of their initial attraction, opening the door wide to a swath of bigotry and betrayal. Staged on continually shifting moral ground that challenges our received notions about gender, ethnicity, and even love itself, This Is How It Goes unblinkingly explores the myriad ways in which the wild card of race is played by both black and white in America.
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