John Osborne

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STUDY QUESTIONS - LOOK BACK IN ANGER

1. Briefly summarize the story of the play.
2. Characterize Jimmy Porter – his social background, his marriage, his personality.
3. Discuss the possible reasons of Jimmy´s anger and frustration. Can we regard him as a symbolical character?
4. Discuss the social background of the play. To what extent is it important for the reader?
5. Compare Jimmy and Cliff and the way they treat Alison.
6. Compare Alison and Helen.
7. Comment on the structure of the play. Compare the play´ s acts. What do the setting and the events imply?
8. What is the prevailing mood of the play?
9. What themes does the text explore?

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