Context Flashcards
Why did crime increase in the 1930’s?
Due to economic depression there was a rise in crime centred around money
Why was criminality violent during the setting of Brighton Rock?
Due to left over weapons from WW1
How can more violent crime be seen in Brighton Rock?
The Razor Gangs in organised crime
What was a quality of Brighton that lead to an increase of crime there?
There were more slums due to low quality housing from the economic depression
What religion was Graham Greene?
Roman Catholic, which became more popular in the 1930’s
Why did suicide rates in the 1930’s increase?
Due to the economic depression
What was catholics view on suicide?
They believed it was a mortal sin
What film genre is Brighton Rock twinned with and why?
Film Noir genre as both have dark themes, crime and mysterious characters
Why was there high unemployment rates in the 1930’s?
There was a move towards new industries such as imperial chemicals and the expansion of retailing; there was a decline in traditional manufacturing
Why was there more poverty and what was the cause?
There was more poverty due to low wages or sickness, and even due to large families.
This was due to the government being out of step in repairing the economy post WW1
Why was Brighton an ideal holiday destination?
For health and pleasure
Who were the Sabini gang lead by?
Charles Sabini, nicknamed “king of the racecourse gangs”
How did the Sabini gang make money?
Through racketeering races with bookmakers
What were Sabini’s connections?
Police and political corruption (police officers, judges and politicians)
What happened between the Sabini gang and the Birmingham Boys?
The Birmingham Boys ambushed Sabini at Greenford Park and then Billy Kimber was found shot and beaten in Kings Cross.
This lead the the Epsom Road Battle.
