Harper is a fascinating and complex character. She is the wife of Prior Walter, a gay man who is dying of AIDS. She is struggling with her own inner demons, including addiction to Valium and a troubled relationship with her husband.
Throughout the play, Harper grapples with her own identity, her faith, and the changing world around her. She is ultimately a victim of her own circumstance, but also a survivor who finds strength and courage in the face of adversity.