Class (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will continue to revisit the theme of social class. We will develop our understanding of the message that Russell conveys about the theme of class, considering one further key moment linking to the impact that social class has.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which is the best definition of social mobility.

The ability of an individual to change their position in society. The inability of an individual to change their position in society. A system of ordering society based on social and economic status.

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Q2.What is Russell's message about social class?

It is a natural part of life and cannot be changed. It is a destructive and controlling system which needs to be changed. It has a positive influence on the lives of individuals.

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Q3.How is fate related to social class in the play?

Fate is used as a vehicle through which to emphasise the power of social class. Social class is used as a vehicle through which to emphasise the power of fate. Fate is used to emphasise the power of individuals to change their social class.

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Q4.How is the class system reflected in the lives of the twins?

Mickey's opportunities are limited by his working class identity. Edward has a range of opportunities due to his middle class status . Edward's opportunities are limited by his working class identity. Mickey has a range of opportunities due to his middle class status . Both of the boys have the same opportunities in life despite their different class status.

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Q5.How does Russell show that the class system is destructive for everyone in society (the working class and the middle class)?

By showing how Mickey is shot by the police. By showing Mrs. Johnstone's pain and anguish at the end of the play. By showing how both boys perish at the end of the play.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which is the best definition of social mobility.

The ability of an individual to change their position in society. The inability of an individual to change their position in society. A system of ordering society based on social and economic status.

1/5

Q2.What is Russell's message about social class?

It is a natural part of life and cannot be changed. It is a destructive and controlling system which needs to be changed. It has a positive influence on the lives of individuals.

2/5

Q3.How is fate related to social class in the play?

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Q4.How is the class system reflected in the lives of the twins?

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Q5.How does Russell show that the class system is destructive for everyone in society (the working class and the middle class)?

By showing how Mickey is shot by the police. By showing Mrs. Johnstone's pain and anguish at the end of the play. By showing how both boys perish at the end of the play.

5/5

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Lesson 8 Quiz - Class (2)

A quiz consolidating the key vocabulary and core concepts revisited during our lesson on this theme.

Q1.Which of the below offers the best definition of privilege.

Having a great deal of wealth. Enjoying a special right or advantage that not everyone has. Having few rights or advantages in society.

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Q2.Which of the statements below is correct?

Edward enjoys a position of privilege due to his middle class status. Mickey enjoys a position of privilege due to his working class status. Both boys enjoy a position of privilege due to their different class statuses.

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Q3.How does privilege link to ignorance in the play?

Mickey's privilege prevents him from understanding the struggles that Edward faces. Edward's privilege allows him to free himself from ignorance and empathise with Mickey. Edward's privilege leads him to display ignorance towards the struggles that Mickey faces.

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Q4.How does Edward respond to Mickey when he finds out that he is unemployed?

He understands the consequences that this is having for Mickey. He shows great empathy and sensitivity towards Mickey's strife. He displays a lack of empathy or sensitivity as he cannot understand the impact of this.

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Q5.What is the significance of Mickey dismissing the idea of being 'blood brothers' as 'kids' stuff'?

This reveals how their difference in class has caused them to become increasingly different and to drift apart as adults. This reveals how their difference in class has caused them to become increasingly different, but to become closer as adults. This reveals how Mickey never believed that their relationship would last due to the difference in their positions in the class systme.

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Lesson 8 Quiz - Class (2)

A quiz consolidating the key vocabulary and core concepts revisited during our lesson on this theme.

Q1.Which of the below offers the best definition of privilege.

Having a great deal of wealth. Enjoying a special right or advantage that not everyone has. Having few rights or advantages in society.

1/5

Q2.Which of the statements below is correct?

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Q3.How does privilege link to ignorance in the play?

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Q4.How does Edward respond to Mickey when he finds out that he is unemployed?

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Q5.What is the significance of Mickey dismissing the idea of being 'blood brothers' as 'kids' stuff'?

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Lesson summary: Class (Part 2)

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Lesson 8 Quiz - Class (2)

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