key notes Flashcards
1
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collective resbonsibilty
A
priestly asks his audience to examine their individual and collective responsibilty to society.
he wants welfare state
2
Q
Edwardian society
A
the hypocrisy of middle-class edwardian society is uncovered: apperance and repuatation matter more than reality and morality.
3
Q
capitalism
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priestley criticises the selfishness of capitalism and want a fairer, socialist future after the horrors of two world wars.
4
Q
older generation
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priestly shows that the older generation is set to be in their ways while the younger generation is open to change
5
Q
full employment
A
the play demonstrates that when workers do not have full employment rights they cannot fight back
