Look Back in Anger Test | Final Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Helena respond to Jimmy's anger?

2. What does Jimmy call the Colonel?

3. Who appears at the door?

4. What is Allison wearing?

5. Who plays the butt of the joke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In 1959 Look Back in Anger was made into a film starring Richard Burton. In what way is the film different from the book? In what ways was the film as influential as the play?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the character of Jimmy Porter.

1) How has has his situation changed from that of his father?

2) In what way could Jimmy Porter be seen as trying to hold onto his working class identity?

Essay Topic 3

Why did Look Back In Anger make such an impact when it was first released? In what way was it different from other plays released up to that point? In what way did Look Back In Anger revolutionize British theater at that time?

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