Education is one of the central themes of the play and I think that Rita has knowledge related to her experience in life but what she needs are systematic lessons. They would be connected with language or vocabulary in order for her to become cultured or cultivated. The lessons would help her to improve her use of language for instance.
In some way I can say that both, Frank and Rita, are learning from each other differents issues.
Rita thinks that Frank has good taste to decorate the room because everything is in the right place in her opinion. "A perfect mess". She also thinks that proper students are the ones who read and study. What do you think?
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Hi Romi!
I think you are right. Both Rita and Frank are learning. Frank is a cultured man, but Rita has brought a new and refreshing attitude to his office, a new way of facing life. I think that it was just what Frank needed, since he would prefer to be at the pub drinking rather than teaching her! I believe these two characters will influence and learn more from each other than from the literature course itself, don't you think?
Yes Adri really, I think so. They are going to learn from from the other person through the whole play. In a way, I would say that they complement each other!
And the literature is just a meeting point.
See you
Romina
What would "more cultured" exactly mean, Ro?And when you say "improve her use of language", whose standards are you taking into account?
BTW, I really like the way you describe "literature just as a meeting point" between 2 people in this play. Have you ever felt your lessons this way? Do you think your teachers and students do?
Way to go!
Gladys
Gladys: When I said "more cultured or more cultivated" I refered to knowledge about culture in general such as literature, history ,etc. Several issues from other cultures differebt from hers. When I said improve her use of language, I refered to acquisition of new vocabulary, meanings, etc. and develop these aspects as much as possible!
Question for the future, then: whose standards are you considering when you think of "culture" (i.e. "the only (?) culture") and "better uses of language".
While you give it a thought, why not visit this page in our class wiki: Standard English
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