In David Lindsay-Abaire play “Good People” Mike’s character seems too proud to have not became a product of his environment in Southie. All while he seems to want praise for his accomplishment he also holds on dear to that young boy he was in Southie. I find him to be obnoxious and rather annoying. Mike likes to boast about his rags to riches story all while not wanting to mention the truths about his past. I believe Mike’s habitual lying springs over into his personal relationships. Mike wants to be labeled the good guy but not be judged by his shortcomings. On the outside looking in he made it out of Southie, has a successful career, beautiful family, and is living comfortable. Meanwhile, his fickle temperament and sarcasm suggest complications…show more content… Hello. Kate. Margaret didn’t get you message. Margaret. No, I got it I just misunderstood it. Mike. You did? (44)
Mike doesn’t seem to be immediately aggravated but he questions what was so hard to understand. He left Margie a detailed message there’s no way she should have been confused to his understanding. With all the beating around the bush Margie does it’s a surprise Mike hasn’t reacted sooner. Mike also comes off as being humble downplaying Margie attempts at making him out to be a big shot. Although Mike has overcome obstacles in life he still holds on dear to the fact he grew up in Southie as he mentions in for example when Margaret reiterates that he lives in Chestnut hill which to her is like Beverly Hills of Boston; he replies by saying, “I’m still a Southie kid at heart though”. He is playing both sides of the fence. One minute he’s trying to avoid his past then in another breath he wants it to be known he was a tough kid from a tough neighborhood in particular during this conversation, Kate. He said he got into fights. Margaret. What fights? Mike. Just…schoolyard stuff. Or up at the boys
