betrayal lenses

Question 1

What did Marx argue?

Answer 1

There are inequalities in society based on class differences

Question 2

What is shown about middle class society in the play?

Answer 2

J+E can afford sep apartment; Italian restaurant; trip to Italy; squash

Question 3

What might marxists say about the affair?

Answer 3

London 70s struggle economically; J,E + R are middle class - not struggling
The affair shows their privileged boredom - they have no issues so they create them

Question 4

What does Joan Bakewell say about the play (fem lens)?

Answer 4

She sees it from a feminist perspective + calls Emma the strong character

Question 5

How do Jerry + Robert treat Emma?

Answer 5

Neither rlly fight for her; see her as a prize; J shows a lack of joy when she starts focusing on her career; J’s sexual aggression; Rob’s disregard of his wife’s presence

Question 6

How may feminists have viewed Emma?

Answer 6

Empowered; sexually liberated, balance work + family, runs successful gallery
Still struggles w patriarchy

Question 7

What might Simone de Beuvoir have said about her affair?

Answer 7

An attempt at self liberation
Through lies + affairs a woman can prove she belongs to no one

Question 8

What does Emma seem to prioritise?

Answer 8

Prioritises herself over children + husband
Then herself + career over Jerry