Roy Cohn

Tony Kushner has developed all these characters with extreme wit and charm. It's like, even when you hate them, you still kind of love them. Case and point, Roy Cohn. He, in the play, admits and even revels in being responsible for the murder of an innocent woman. Well, he doesn't exactly call her innocent, more like quasi-innocent. At least, not worthy of execution. He's just nasty! He's a mean person. But, I still kind of like him.
When Belize talks to him, he finds himself in the same predicament. Belize hates everything fundamental and essential to Roy. But Belize still entertains him. Roy calls Belize every rotten name he can think of, yet Belize remains. Maybe Belize justifies his actions with using Roy for what he's worth; the drugs. But, I don't think this fully encompasses Roy's appeal.
Why would Kushner present Roy this way?
Is it because that's how Kushner writes? Does he not want such a heartless villain in this type of play? What genre is this, anyway? It has got to at least be partially a comedy. A comedy/drama, I suppose. So, why can't Roy be a clear villain?
I guess, in life, things aren't ever that clear. Kushner is dedicated to portraying the chaotic and foggy nature of life. Many scenes border on hallucinogenic. I say border because none of the characters will outright admit to hallucinating.
So, maybe, in this sense, an outright villain wouldn't fit in Angels in America. Or maybe Kushner assumes that such a quick and effective lawyer would inherently come along with quick wit.
Maybe I also have an inclination towards Roy because in the movie he was portrayed by Al Pacino. Al Pacino seems to always play a charismatic bad guy. (Take a good look at da bad guy! I always tell the truth, even when I'm lyin'!) But I like his characters.
Or maybe... there's no such thing as a "villain." Maybe everyone can be explained and empathized with.
But I don't really think that. I bet I would hate Roy Cohn if I actually knew him.