Straight White Men is Lee’s powerful social commentary on privilege and manages to address several topics all in one piece–homosexuality, race, and gender. These categories through history have all been determinants of status and privilege in society. The play itself was at times crude (the intro music) and comical (the playfulness of the brothers). Although it began as a less serious piece with the family just hanging out and acting like typical guys/brothers the play to a turn and became a very earnest portrayal of the power of privilege. While the two brothers exhibited member of society who have privilege and the advantages of being straight, white, men who abuse their privilege and take it for granted the eldest brother continues to be conflicted by the ease of privilege and his urge to earn his way in this world. It was a very interesting way to address these topics.