Even though, Allison’s exploration of her sexuality of being a lesbian juxtaposes with her father’s homosexuality, Bechdel uses dark, sarcastic humour to represent how her openness to her sexuality has been overshadowed and upstaged by her father who falls into the trap of repression. – Sinuan PHOEUNG
Just when Alison feels as though she is finally becoming her own person and establishing her unique identity by deviating from the social norms at the time and coming out as lesbian, she is once again seen as being resemblant of her father. It is almost as if she has had a piece of her identity stolen from her. – Gianina FLEGUERAS
the 2nd review of the musical adaptation of Fun Home outlines one main issue quite nicely: “Tortured by his need to keep his sexual identity secret. – Kaila CRISTI
