1. The Revolt of "Mother"
The way in which the family functions can be discerned from the implications of the way the characters act towards each other, and in the things that they say. ... This is effective as it highlights the discontent that is carried by the female members of the household, but also provides valuable insight in to why, if the characters dislike father so much, they remain with him. Furthermore, with Sammy we are given a glimpse into the conflict that surrounds the men's lives - the conflict between what they want to do and what they are bound to doing. ... The older time setting allows ...
- Word Count: 919
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School