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What are the two sources of naturalistic quality in The Slab Boys?
What are the two sources of naturalistic quality in The Slab Boys?
Semi-autobiographical link & real-time setting
Which is NOT one of the four key tensions creating conflict between characters?
Which is NOT one of the four key tensions creating conflict between characters?
Love versus hate
What does Phil say that shows he recognises his potential while feeling trapped?
What does Phil say that shows he recognises his potential while feeling trapped?
Savvy to realise more to life than slabs
What does Sadie call her husband that exemplifies the use of Scots dialect?
What does Sadie call her husband that exemplifies the use of Scots dialect?
Stupid scunner
What does Spanky's metaphor 'The thrupenny in the dumpling' reveal about Lucille?
What does Spanky's metaphor 'The thrupenny in the dumpling' reveal about Lucille?
She's a prize/valuable discovery
Why does Phil reference 'Giotto was a Slab Boy!' in his closing speech?
Why does Phil reference 'Giotto was a Slab Boy!' in his closing speech?
Hope artistic success is still possible
What does Spanky do when Phil leaves that reveals his hidden competence?
What does Spanky do when Phil leaves that reveals his hidden competence?
Starts working quickly & methodically
How does Phil describe his mother's breakdown, exemplifying black comedy?
How does Phil describe his mother's breakdown, exemplifying black comedy?
Hair on fire, dove through Co-op window
Besides creating comedy, what does parody function as for Phil?
Besides creating comedy, what does parody function as for Phil?
Coping mechanism
What does Phil reply when Curry says 'That cabinet speaks for itself'?
What does Phil reply when Curry says 'That cabinet speaks for itself'?
Talking furniture