Rita has come back from London; she has been at the Summer School so she seems to be renewed. She has met new people, visited theatres and pubs and she has also been immersed in her work.
Rita has changed a lot during this time and Frank can see how her character and attitude show a different woman. She has dared to talk in public without caring less what people thought about her.
It was not in vain when Innocence and Experience by Blake is quoted in the play by the author. I believe that it shows how the experience of doing new things drives away the very spontaneity (innocence) Rita could express through her behaviour at the beginning of the play.
Frank, who was greatly surprised at her changes, did not seem to be glad to see Rita looking so well. Maybe, he felt he got stuck and Rita has developed into a secure woman, the one who feels good about herself.
Frank, who was greatly surprised at her changes, did not seem to be glad to see Rita looking so well. Maybe, he felt he got stuck and Rita has developed into a secure woman, the one who feels good about herself.
Now, she was not an innocent girl anymore and it seemed she could spread her wings and fly wherever she wanted. The experience of being alone in London has helped her become more independent than she was and it has also helped her lose the innocence that led her to meet Frank
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In your view, Giyo, is this "more experienced" Rita wiser? It's true Frank might be a bit surprised because of her huge progress (while he seems to be making none, as you clearly highlight!). But is that the real reason for his shock?
I think in this scene Willy Rusell is hinting at one of the main dangers of traditional education: that we provide students with lots of information ("experience"), but forget to make sure that's all meaningful to them and helps them develop... Have you ever lived something like that? I hope not!
Love,
Gladys
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