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Question 1
Read through this extract from Act Two Scene Four very carefully.
How does Nottage develop conflict and tension here and what are their outcomes later in the play?
You might have considered some or all of the following:-
- There is conflict between Brucie and Chris over whether Chris should strike and picker ot simply walk away from the situation.
- There are significant tensions within Chris: we already know that he wants to change course, go to college, and become a teacher. And that he finds the noise of the machines disturbing. But here he argues passionately for the strike, perhaps to convince Jason of his intentions, undoubtedly to attempt to prove himself a worthy son to his father, who he sentimentally recalls at a former time. So why else is there so much passion here?
- There are deep seated tensions within Brucie. He’s been a staunch worker and stauncher Union member who now despairs of his life and his life’s work. He’s in a fog of uncertainty: other than he knows he does not want Chris to follow or emulate him.
- There are tensions as well as (here) loyalty between Chris…
