Object
Donna's Promised Shoes (off-screen, promised by Josh)
An unspecified, unnamed pair of women's shoes—no style, color, or material described in the source—referenced only as a purchasable retail item. Josh promises to buy the shoes and offers them aloud as a tangible reward; Donna accepts the promise, using the pledge as leverage in a rapid negotiation that halts Josh's departure. The shoes never appear physically on stage in the processed material and remain an offscreen, prospective object whose existence is asserted through dialogue and exchange.
1 appearances
Purpose
To be purchased by Josh and given to Donna as a small, personal reward used to secure her cooperation and delay his exit.
Significance
Acts as a micro‑currency of affection and leverage: the promise of shoes converts personal desire into obligation, forcing Josh to stay and setting staff presence for an impending crisis. The bargain reveals interpersonal power dynamics and how domestic favors govern professional duties.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used