Climax Of The Last Leaf Monologue

The script does a good job of showing that his father doesn’t approve of Jack’s lifestyle, his friends, or his writing career. Jack is driven to prove his father wrong and he’s motivated by the need to take care of his mother. This adds to Jack’s stress and is well conveyed in the script.
The other subplot involves the political conspiracy, in which the agents want Jack to spy and report on his friends. It highlights the paranoia of the time and the era. It’s an interesting subplot, but it doesn’t feel completely developed or resolved. This subplot feels “static.” In other words, they constantly want Jack to snitch on his friends, but the stakes never rise. The scenes, in some ways, are repetitive. Each time they threaten him, but there are

They are each distinctive and each one in their own way ends up betraying Jack. They also represent forbidden love.
Some of the highlights of this script are the supporting characters. Jack’s male friends are well crafted. Allen Ginsberg is Jack’s protector. They share great buddy chemistry. There’s even a reveal that Allen Ginsberg is in love with Jack, but Jack can never reciprocate that type of love. Regardless, Jack cares about Ginsberg.
Burroughs challenges Jack’s writing and this creates good personal tension. Burroughs has his own flaws. The gun is a good visual plant of Burroughs’ own self-destruction.
Neal adds to Jack’s addiction, yet plays a pivotal role in his writing life. He teaches him a feel flow stream of consciousness. For some reason Neal also represents for Jack a substitute brother. It’s not clear why, but Jack finds something comfortable with Neal.
The script does a good job of relating Jack’s emotional depth. One can feel Jack’s terror, desolation, and horror, as he goes through detox. One can also feel the spiritual uplifting moment when he comes down the mountain.
The overall ending feels emotionally satisfying.

As stated, Neal is a character that is a free spirit and spontaneous. He plays a pivotal role as a great influence upon Jack and his writings. He’s the catalyst for Jack’s book ON THE ROAD and his free flowing thoughts. They also share good chemistry and feel authentic.
Jack’s father is a good source of tension. His voice is consistent to his personality. He’s constantly disappointed with Jack. He has his own alcohol issues.
Jack’s mother believes in Jack, but she’s also very dependent on him. She drives some of his guilt. Jack’s sister is another recurrence of his father’s disapproval, but one wonders if she’s truly needed.
Overall, the dialogue sounds sharp, witty and snappy. Dialogue reveals information about the characters and their mood. “I’d rather sell my soul.”
Dialogue also contains conflict. Burroughs always challenges Jack when they speak. “It’s drivel, quarterback.” “No it works well as an emetic or as a cure for insomnia.”
Jack’s father’s voice always reflects his disappointment in Jack.
Ginsberg’s voice reflects their bond and friendship, as well as his need to defend and protect