1. Explication of Doris Lessing's "A WOMAN ON THE ROOF"
Another thought about the setting is that it speaks about 'space', personal and private space as opposed to public and social space. ... Without having to watch and be careful about their dress (i.e. cover up otherwise you'll invite leers and harrassment). ... When questioned about his "missus" he replies "what about my missus" - preserving his independence was the following line. ... He is in a way judging her too without knowing who and what she is all about. 3. ... In this paragraph he answers Harry "if my wife lay about like that, for everyone to see, I"d soon stop her...
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- Grade Level: High School