A Few Good Men

Jessup sees the world in stark terms. How does he use his belief in good and evil to justify his actions?

The trial ruling results in an arrest and two dishonorable discharges. Does anyone achieve victory in the courtroom? If so, whom do they achieve victory against?

Weinburg plays a small and thankless role in defending two men that he dislikes immensely. What does Weinburg’s continued involvement in the case say about his character?

What do Code Reds mean to different characters? How do these various definitions shape the plot?

What does the fence that separates the US military base within Cuba symbolize? Does its meaning evolve?

Galloway fights against the institutional patriarchy every day. How does this everyday sexism limit her, and how does she fight back?

Jessup’s snarling confession is the play’s cathartic climax. How much does Kaffee trick Jessup into confessing—and how does Kaffee do this? How much does Jessup want to confess—and why?

Downey views Dawson as a role model. How does Dawson provide him with support and guidance?