The Balcony What metaphors are used in The Balcony by Jean Genet? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 04:23 Last updated by Cat on 02 Feb 00:11
An undercurrent of death permeates The Balcony. Though only two minor characters (Chantal and Arthur) actually die in the course of the play, death is used as a symbol and a metaphor for immortality.