gender and power in LWF and betrayal Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is the thesis regarding women in the context of political change?
The women, despite any external political change in circumstances, are still inferior to the men and the male bonding. They live in a world governed by double standards, where they are persecuted for sexuality and criticized for controlling the marriages in which they’re confined.
What does Cecil Graham say about women in male spaces in LWF?
“Darlington has a woman here in his rooms. Here is her fan. Amusing, isn’t it?”
Cecil Graham, act 3
What is Lord Windermere’s reaction to the invasion of women in male space in LWF?
“Good God”
Lord Windermere, act 3
What does Robert say about male bonding in Betrayal?
“After all, you’ve been at it. You’ve had your battle.”
Robert, scene 4
What does Emma say about best men in Betrayal?
“Your husbands best man. Your best friend’s best man. [Emma] Your best man [Jerry]”
Scene 9
What does Michael Billington say about the presence of people in a room?
“Whenever there are two people in the room there is always a third unseen presence.”
Michael Billington
How does Michael Billington describe the portrayal of women?
“While prizing male companionship in an almost Hemingwayesque fashion, seems awed by women’s infinite capacity to adapt and survive.”
Michael Billington
What does Michael Billington say about male relationships?
“Edenic notion of male friendship based on shared intellectual passions and youthful idealism.”
Michael Billington
What does Mrs. E say about her past and future in LWF?
“Mrs E has a future before her [Lord Augustus] Mrs E has a past before her [Cecil Graham]”
Act III
What is said about the difference in male and female matters in LWF?
“Oh men don’t matter, with women it is different.”
[DoB], act 1
What does Jerry reveal about his affair in Betrayal?
“She and I had an affair for seven years and none of you bastards had any idea it was happening!”
[Jerry], Sc 1
What does Emma say about love and sex in Betrayal?
“for f*****g [Emma] No, for loving [Jerry]”
Sc 3
What does Dumby say about Mrs. Erlynne in LWF?
“Clever woman, Mrs Erlynne.”
Dumby, Act III
What does Lady W say about men and women in LWF?
“We make gods of men and they leave us. Others make brutes of them and they fawn and are faithful.”
Lady W, Act III
What does Jerry question about communication in Betrayal?
“Why didn’t she tell me? [Jerry] Well, I’m not her, old boy [Robert]”
Scene 2
What does Jerry say about affection in Betrayal?
“offer a token […] of one’s unalloyed affection, no hold barred [Jerry] Absolutely [Robert]”
Scene 9
How does Michael Billington describe marriage for Pinter?
“Marriage for Pinter is a highly political state […] the relationship between the torturer and the victim often requires a degree of marital intimacy.”
Michael Billington
