Identity: The most prominent theme in Joe Turner is the idea of identity. Each of the characters, whether or not they realize it, is looking for his or her identity as an American, African, man, woman, businessman, and/or artist. As Alen Nadel describes, "For each of the characters, that quest for humanity is for a form of completeness which their circumstances, and history, has denied them.
Identity: The central theme in Joe Turner encompasses the idea of identity. Each character, irrespective of recognition, is striving to establish their identity as an American, African, man, woman, businessman, and/or artist. As Alen Nadel notes, "For each character, this search for humanity aims at a state of completeness that has been withheld by their circumstances and history.