Hobson's Choice: Themes (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Willie at the start of play
Willie at the start of play
Timid, uneducated bootmaker, 'work-house brat'
Willie's transformation outcome
Willie's transformation outcome
Gains confidence, establishes successful business
Cause of Hobson's downfall
Cause of Hobson's downfall
Arrogance and refusal to adapt
What the play challenges
What the play challenges
Traditional gender roles of Victorian England
Maggie's characterisation
Maggie's characterisation
Strong, independent woman who defies expectations
How Maggie takes control of future
How Maggie takes control of future
Marries Willie and helps develop his potential
What Maggie empowers Willie to become
What Maggie empowers Willie to become
Her equal, challenging male superiority
Theme both Willie & Maggie show
Theme both Willie & Maggie show
Resilience, self-belief, hard work overcome obstacles
What Willie's growth shows
What Willie's growth shows
Determination overcomes social & personal limitations
What drives their success
What drives their success
Maggie's unwavering belief in their potential
How Maggie shows family loyalty
How Maggie shows family loyalty
Her decisions save the family business
Alice & Vickey vs Maggie on Willie
Alice & Vickey vs Maggie on Willie
Disdain vs belief in him
Maggie & Willie relationship shift
Maggie & Willie relationship shift
From Maggie's dominance to balanced partnership
Partnership as Willie gains confidence
Partnership as Willie gains confidence
Becomes more balanced, reflects mutual respect
Result of Hobson's authoritarian rule
Result of Hobson's authoritarian rule
Collapses as daughters assert independence