To climb the ladder of society, people oppress those characteristics that lead to failure. During the 1950s and 1960s homosexuality was seen as a mental illness of the human race. Homosexuals did not fit into the mold of the American family. Tennessee Williams, in his play “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” shows the effects of society's opinions on homosexuals through the main character Brick. In addition to Williams' play, John Shanley's play “Doubt” also depicts the struggles an African-American boy faces in suppressing his sexuality. Both works show two characters from different social classes and different races trying to survive society's denial of their sexual orientation. Through oppression by male hegemony and with the help of the maternal figure in each work, both Brick and Donald struggle to overcome the fear of acceptance. The patriarchal figures in both works are depicted as omnipotent. In other words, both male figures believe that their rules must be respected and that the expectations they have for their children must be exceeded. Tennessee Williams, describes Big Daddy as the leader of Brick's family. Big Daddy is described as an old aristocrat, who lives in a mansion. Big Daddy represents the successful American men of the 1950s: a man of power and family priorities. Although this patriarchal figure shows his love for his family through materialism, he also portrays a dominant face through his actions towards his son. By creating unrealistic expectations for Brick, Big Daddy shows his denial of his son's homosexual identity. It shows the expectations she has for Brick both in his career and sexually. When talking to Bric......half sheet......ol. Through her actions, Mrs. Muller shows that, compared to her husband, she is willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with her son. It shows the portrait of an understanding mother in a society where homosexuality was not accepted. Through the actions of the male hegemony and the maternal figure, both works show the different perspectives that both genders have towards homosexuality. Patriarchal figures show an intolerant and violent perspective while maternal figures show a more understanding way of dealing with their children's identity. Observing the reactions of both males and females, it means that the maternal figures in the work show a more global attitude towards the struggles that the male protagonist undergoes. Both works are related to today's society, because there are still families where homosexuality is not accepted. People are still