Summary

The episode is about Dr. Emil Ahangarzadeh reflecting on the lasting impact of Tennessee Williams' play The Night of the Iguana. He describes the play's powerful setting—a dilapidated Mexican hotel—and how it intensified the characters' struggles with isolation, spirituality, and sexuality. Ahangarzadeh argues that the play's slow pace and introspective themes allowed him to deeply engage with the characters' complexities, ultimately changing his perspective on storytelling and the power of setting.

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