My Mother Said I Never Should by Charlotte Keatley (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In what year was 'My Mother Said I Never Should' written?
In what year was 'My Mother Said I Never Should' written?
1985
Which time period does the play span?
Which time period does the play span?
Much of the 20th century
When was the character Doris born?
When was the character Doris born?
1900
What does Doris's character represent in the play?
What does Doris's character represent in the play?
Marriage and motherhood priority
Which era is Jackie from?
Which era is Jackie from?
The 1960s
What two key areas did 20th-century feminist movements push for?
What two key areas did 20th-century feminist movements push for?
Workplace equality & reproductive rights
Which social changes impacted women's lives in the play?
Which social changes impacted women's lives in the play?
End of WWII & sexual revolution
What does Margaret's character struggle to balance?
What does Margaret's character struggle to balance?
Motherhood and personal desires
What tension does the play explore between generations?
What tension does the play explore between generations?
Tradition and modernity
What does the play's non-linear structure highlight?
What does the play's non-linear structure highlight?
Cyclical nature of struggles
What do the 'wasteground' scenes symbolise?
What do the 'wasteground' scenes symbolise?
Space to explore emotions freely
Who wrote 'My Mother Said I Never Should'?
Who wrote 'My Mother Said I Never Should'?
Charlotte Keatley