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 revolves around the concept of identity. Each character, regardless of awareness, is searching for their identity as an American, African, man, woman, businessman, and/or artist. As Alen Nadel explains, "For each character, that pursuit of humanity aims at a state of completeness which their circumstances and history have deprived them.