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SETTING

SETTING. All the action takes place in Frank’s study. The room is very cluttered. It has a stifling and oppressive atmosphere. This could be one of the reasons for Frank’s lack of creativity. It is only when Rita arrives, there is “a breath of fresh air.”

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SETTING

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  1. SETTING • All the action takes place in Frank’s study. • The room is very cluttered. • It has a stifling and oppressive atmosphere. • This could be one of the reasons for Frank’s lack of creativity. • It is only when Rita arrives, there is “a breath of fresh air.” • Rita is in an alien environment from the start. • She is out of place – her language, dialect and background. • She longs to be accepted into Frank’s environment.

  2. CHANGE CONFLICT EDUCATION THEME CLASS/CULTURE CLASH INCOMPLETENESS

  3. CONFLICT RITA AND DENNY RITA AND FRANK FRANK/RITA AND SOCIETY EDUCATION LANGUAGE TYSON UNIVERSITY JULIA CHANGE

  4. Rita and Denny • “I’ve tried to explain it to my husband but between you an’ me I think he’s thick.” • “If I’m readin’, or watchin’ somethin’ different on the telly, he gets dead narked.” • “Denny gets dead narked if I work at home. He doesn’t like me doing this.” • “Denny tried to stop me comin’ tonight. He hates me comin’ here.” • “Denny found out I was on the pill again...He burnt all my books.” • “Why can’t he just let me get on with my learning?” • “He’s wondering where the girl he married has gone.” • “He said either I stop comin’ here an’ come off the pill or I could get out altogether.”

  5. Rita and Frank • “If you believe that’s why you were invited, to be laughed at, then you can get out, now.” • “Rita, I thought you weren’t interested in reforming me.” • “Rita, just be yourself!” • “Is there much point in working towards an exam if you’re going to fall in love and set off for..” • “It struck me that there was once a time when you told me everything.” • “You can hardly bear to spend a moment here, can you?” • “I don’t need you.” • “You’ve found a different song...and on your lips it’s shrill and hollow and tuneless.”

  6. Frank/Rita and Society • “I’m twenty-six. I should have had a baby by now; everyone expects it.” • “See if I’d started takin’ school seriously I would have had to become different from me mates, an’ that’s not allowed.” • “Most of the time it doesn’t matter – appalling teaching is quite in order for my appalling students.” • “I can’t talk to the people I live with anymore.” • “Yes – students – students reported me! Me! They complained and it was the best lecture I’ve ever given.”

  7. Language • ‘Educating Rita’ is principally about a character trying to find words to express herself. • As she becomes more educated, Rita learns to adapt her language to suit her audience. • Her increasing mastery of language helps build her confidence. • Through the character of Rita, Russell is reaching out to a wide audience – those who would perhaps not usually be interested in the theatre.

  8. Language • Much of the humour in the play is derived from Rita’s style of talking and the contrast between Frank and Rita’s speech. • She tries throughout the play to find a suitable voice to express her enthusiasm for literature. • Her comments are often refreshing when compared to a typical academic response.

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