Act 2 Scenes 2 and 3

Scene two starts with Rita`s new voice. She has changed her voice because Trish ,her new classy friend, has told her that this voice is much more refined that the other one. In fact, Rita thinks that this new voice is part and parcel of talking properly. Of course, Rita`s decision really pisses Frank a big deal. H ecannot understand why she wants to be a person she is not. That`s why he tells her that she is not a " dalek" and that she has to be herself. Yet, Rita ignores Frank`s comments and keeps on talking about the heated dicussion she has had on the grass with some students who have dared to compare Chatterley with Sons and Lovers. In fact Rita feels that these people know nothing about Literature and that they cannot look down on Lawrence by comparing such good novel with the crap they are comparing it. Here we can clearly see how superior Rita feels. Infact, she feels in the position of a Literature expert. She feels like discussing even correcting peers. this , of course, makes Frank a bit uneasy. He realizes that Rita has become completely independent even arrogant at times. Whatsmore, Rita finishes this scene by telling Frank that after this heated discussion she has made friends with these students and that they have invited her to go to France with them for Christmas time. She also mentions a boy called Tyson who likes Rita. This clearly pisses Frank a lot to the point that scene three starts with Frank being completely drunk.

Frank has been teaching completely drunk. Of course this will cause him lots of trouble. However, he feels there is nothing wrong with being drunk as long as he can keep on giving the lecture. This is a hint on how lost Frank is. Here we can perfectly realized that without Rita Frank feels his life has no sense. Rita has filled his life with joy but now she seems to be having a new life, alife in which Frank doesn`t feel like fitting ; he feels completely at a loss. However, Rita is also becoming a bit at a loss. Here we see how difficult it is for Rita to express her own ideas without letting others to influence her. At this point I think she also may feel a bit confused.

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Act 2 Scene 1

In this scene Rita comes back from her trip to London ( summer school). Here we can see a new Rita , a woman who has experienced life in a completly different way. Now she is surrounded by classy - as she calls them- people and she has been able to stand up for herslef for the first time. It is now that we can clearly distinguish this Rita from the one she used to be. She is more mature, self-confident with even a clear picture of what she wants and what doesn`t want for her life. On the other hand we see Frank who seems to be completely puzzled by Rita`s change.

He seems to be at a loss at times. In my opinion there are two important factors that may cause Frank`s attitude: on the one hand it can be difficult to accept that the person who used to dependent 100% on you has now started to be more independent. And on the other hand Frank`s life has been quite empty till Rita arrived. And now that she has started having new friends he may be jelous even scared that she might leave him making him feel empty again.

Act 1 , Scenes 7 and 8

In these two scenes we are presentedwith two main conflicts: Rita`s low esteem and fear to face people of higher social classes. Also, Rita`s main decision to leave her husband and move to her mother`s house. Another important issue is Frank`s attitude towards Rita.
When Frank invites Rita to a party at his place, Rita gets really puzzled; on the one hand her inner desire to start getting on with people from higher classes and on the other hand her fear of being looked down on. Also, she feels that Frank thinks she is a funny object with which people can have some fun. Of course, evrything is in Rita`s mind and these thoughts are triggered off by her lack of self-esteem. Here I think thta Rita`s attitude is the expected one. I mean one can try to make progress in life and that is perfect. However, one cannot change their essence, the real self. Rita is trying to be different, she really wants to get some knowdge but in this desperate search she forgets about her essence ( I think this will never change, no matter what one learns).Another important decision is leaving her husband. In she doing so , she realizes that to achieve her objectives her husband is a kind of burden that pulls her down and does not allow her to be what she desperately needs to.
one important point here is Frank`s support. He is really supportive with Rita`s choice and at the same time he plays the role of a shrink who not only listens to her but also he sympathises with her. Here he acts more like a good friend than as a teacher. Rita trust in him that it is clearly seen when she enters his study carrying her suitcase ( sth which makes Frank aware of Rita`s current affair).an It is here when he comments on her essay On Macbeth , and despite her lack of academic language, Frank strongly support it. here he clearly shows his human side , he really cares about Rita, not only as a student but also as a unique human being capable of writing the most wonderful essays in spite of the language.

Act 1. Scene 6

In this scene we met a very enthuthiastic Rita. After going to the theatre Rita felt like writing an essay about it. However, her poor language prevents her from giving a proper opinion. Yet, little by little we can see how she is being absorbed with Literature. she is definitely unfolding a new world. Still, she has to improve her language in order to be able to appreciate Literature the most.

Act 1 Scene 5

I think that Frank may not want to see the play because he is not really interesting in the kind of actors who are going to perform it. Also, he may not want to get too much involved with Rita. I mean, I believe he wants to stay aloof . May be he is already feeling sth for her and so it would better if he doesn`t get so involved.

Act 1. Scenes 3 and 4

In these scenes we are encountered with Rita`s improvement. Her burning desire to be better than the ones who surround her makes her really stronger. Also, she realizes that studying is the key to success. As far as Frank is concerned, he just accompanies her. he makes her learn to take her own decisions . She has to make choices and his role is such a simple teacher who little by little will provide her with tools to be more independent .