Social Inequality/Division

Question 1

Phil’s use of upper-class imagery to mock Alan

Answer 1

“you’re another one of ‘them’… a mason… of your old man is.”

Question 2

Phil has a poverty stricken childhood

Answer 2

“rabbit hutch with concrete floors”

Question 3

The slab boys are shocked about Alan’s fast-tracked treatment in the slab room.

Answer 3

“that’s more than the three of us put together”

Question 4

Phil makes nasty comments about what Alan is wearing as if he isn’t jealous

Answer 4

“you’ll get a hernia lugging that about, son.”

Question 5

Curry assumes that Phil’s portfolio belongs to Alan

Answer 5

“A right pair of talented buggers.”

Question 6

When Alan is shown to have won over Lucille due to his higher social status

Answer 6

“Are you sure you can get your dad’s MG?”

Question 7

Spanky has much different dreams than the likes of Alan

Answer 7

“Wait till I get my desk… Just wait!”

Question 8

Alan’s wealthy upbringing means he takes his wealth for granted.

Answer 8

“It doesn’t seem an awful lot to me.”