In "Marrying Absurd," Joan Didion is not particularly sympathetic to her subjects. She is critical of the commercialization of Las Vegas weddings and the absurdity of the ceremonies that take place there. Didion views the weddings as a superficial and artificial way for people to make a statement about their relationships, rather than a meaningful and sincere expression of love and commitment. By highlighting the excess and spectacle of Las Vegas weddings, Didion's tone is more dismissive and sarcastic than empathetic.
