betrayal women Flashcards
What does Jerry ask Robert? What is his response?
“You betrayed her for years, didn’t you?” - Jerry
“Oh yes” - Robert
What is said in Robert’s speech about women in squash?
“We wouldn’t want a woman around, would we”
“You don’t want a woman buying you lunch”
“You dont want a woman within a mile of the place”
“Without the fear of improper interruption”
What does Robert’s speech about women in squash tell us?
Constant use of “you” talking to Emma, trying to make it seem conversational but it’s just patronising
How does Robert refer to Emma in the speech about squash?
He’s talking to her but refers to all women - generalising her; speaking to her as if he isn’t talking about her, his wife
How does Emma conform to stereotypical standards in scene 6?
She has a basket of “things you (jerry) like”
How does Emma seek validation?
“How do I look?”
“Do I look well?”
“Miss me?”
How does Emma reinstate her feelings in scene 6, in the apartment?
She asks “miss me?” then Jerry says “yes” and changes the conversation then she says “I missed you” after a bit
What is the statement Emma says after Jerry says “You’re all right” ? What does this mean?
“I cook and slave for you”
Still wants reassurance from him - clinging to stereotypes
What is Emma doing in scene 8?
“Wearing an apron”
“Making stew”
“Are you starving?”
Playing role of kind, caring wife
What sexual double standards does Jerry show?
He finds it “irritating” that another doctor takes Judith for drinks
What does Jerry say to Emma in the final scene that raises alarms!?
“I should’ve blackened you in your white wedding dress”
Sexual aggression; likes the idea of tarnishing her
What does Jerry call Emma in the final scene?
“You jewel, my jewel”
What interaction does Jerry + Robert have in the final scene that raises questions of R’s compliance?
“I speak as your oldest friend. Your best man” - J
“You are actually” - R
Robert then leaves
What does Robert say to Jerry that suggests toxicity?
“I just felt like giving her a good bashing, the old itch”
What were the statistics for female doctors in 1965? (Judith is a doctor)
By 1965 women made up to 21% of medical registers; by early 1970s these numbers increased slightly but women were still a minority.
