Tensions Rise (3) Flashcards
Who does Mookie live with?
In his sister, Jades apartment
What does Mookie yell to people as he’s walking home?
“Get a Job”
What is the significance of Mookie’s quote?
He feels superior to the rest of them, being the only black employed person on the neighbourhood
- But not that respected by people
What does Jade say to Mookie?
“You have no responsibilities”
What is the significance of Jade’s quote?
Mookie is a hypocrite, he has a job but lives in her apartment
Lazy = Absent father for his children and girlfriend for Tina
Significance of Pino and Sal scene?
Pino = shame to work in a black dominated area
Sal = dismisses his opinions, community was raised on his pizza
What does Pino and Sal say?
P = “I’m sick of N”
S = “Do your friends put money in your pocket?”
Significance of Sal and Pino’s clothing
Pino = White clothing; symbolises his white supremacy ideology
Sal & Vito = Black clothing; symbolises their sympathetic behaviour towards black people
How does Pino feel when Sal flirts with Jade?
Disgusted because she’s black
How does Mookie feel when Sal flirts with Jade?
Disgusted because that’s his sister
Where was Sal sitting whilst flirting with Jade?
Under the Wall of Fame
Significance of the flirting scene?
Audience = Active as it’s uncomfortable
Sal ‘nice’ guy yet lowkey racist
Importance of repeat action?
Audience gets the point of the story
