Hobson's Choice: Writer's Methods & Techniques (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Dramatic irony involving Maggie
Dramatic irony involving Maggie
Audience knows her intelligence before Hobson
Hobson calls Maggie this but she saves him
Hobson calls Maggie this but she saves him
'Old maid'
Situational irony with Hobson's authority
Situational irony with Hobson's authority
Daughters outsmart him & assert independence
Effect of irony in the play
Effect of irony in the play
Highlights Hobson's arrogance & ignorance
Trapdoor scene symbolism
Trapdoor scene symbolism
Maggie elevating Willie from obscurity to success
Moonraker's Inn symbolism
Moonraker's Inn symbolism
Hobson's declining control over business & family
Willie's dialect at start shows this
Willie's dialect at start shows this
Low social standing
Willie's speech progression demonstrates
Willie's speech progression demonstrates
Self-improvement & social mobility
Colloquial language & dialect reflect
Colloquial language & dialect reflect
Class & background
Willie's dialect example about marriage
Willie's dialect example about marriage
'I thought you were axing me to wed you'
Humour's purpose in Hobson's Choice
Humour's purpose in Hobson's Choice
Critique societal norms & highlight character flaws
Hobson's hypocritical quote about bumptiousness
Hobson's hypocritical quote about bumptiousness
'I hate bumptiousness like I hate a lawyer'
Contrast between Hobson & Willie shows
Contrast between Hobson & Willie shows
Change, progress, triumph of merit over status
Foreshadowing Willie's success in Act One
Foreshadowing Willie's success in Act One
Mrs Hepworth's praise of his bootmaking skills
Stage directions' purpose
Stage directions' purpose
Enhance visual storytelling, make themes tangible