Examples of Satire A02 Flashcards
1
Q
The ridiculous nature of the racist nature
A
The attitude of the men in the office who assault Gilbert shows how discriminatory the country can be and how this is different from the way it presents itself
2
Q
Lack of romance
A
The lack of romance between Queenie and Bernard and how this can be a stereotype of the time - the lack of emotion Queenie has toward Bernard shows the lack of options for women at the time who marry because they have little in the way of options
3
Q
Bernard and his attitudes
A
The attitude of Bernard towards the occupants in Queenie’s home and how he feels he is still master of that environment, even when he is not, again his use of racism reflects his intolerance
