Woman had to be seen as respectable in society while the males could do anything they wanted. This idea is present in the juxtaposition of Mrs. Warren and Reverend Samuel Gardner. At first glance, Reverend Gardner seems like a likeable character, but upon further inspection it becomes clear that he lives his life in denial. Reverend Gardner lives off the church as much as possible, does the least amount of charitable acts as possible, and is also a heavy drinker in secret. Reverend Gardner should be a respectable gentleman in society since he is seen as the pinnacle of high society and are what males look up to for guidance but instead he does not have the ability to be a clergyman, instead, being a pretentious person. His “religion” is a safety
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This idea is seen when Crofts says “But while we’re in this world we’re in it; and money is money. Nice day isn’t” (Act II). At this point Crofts has already started to develop feelings for Vivie and when he sees Frank and Vivie playing in the garden he makes the comment. Croft is trying to point to Vivie that Frank is worthless to her, hoping that she would not marry him. By also adding on “Nice day, isn’t” (Act II) Crofts mocks the absurdity of Vivie and Frank’s relationship when in reality, if Crofts would ever date Vive their relationship would also be idiotic, especially with the fact that Crofts has the chance of being Vivie’s biological father. In addition, Crofts is trying to talk Vivie into marrying him he states “I am a safe man from the money point of view” (Act III) and “My wife shan’t be troubled with business” (Act III), he is trying to juxtapose himself with Frank and allow Vive to see that he is the safe choice to marry and has stability in money while also being a well-rounded man. The problem with this tactic is that firstly, Crofts does not realize that Vivie, a representation of the future, is a new woman and does not need a man to support her in life. Secondly, through his actions throughout the play, …show more content…
This idea of a societal role helped lead Victorian Era woman to realize that they did not have to depend their living on men. Although the essay did not mention the use of the play to compare gender roles between the twenty first century and the Victorian
This idea is seen when Crofts says “But while we’re in this world we’re in it; and money is money. Nice day isn’t” (Act II). At this point Crofts has already started to develop feelings for Vivie and when he sees Frank and Vivie playing in the garden he makes the comment. Croft is trying to point to Vivie that Frank is worthless to her, hoping that she would not marry him. By also adding on “Nice day, isn’t” (Act II) Crofts mocks the absurdity of Vivie and Frank’s relationship when in reality, if Crofts would ever date Vive their relationship would also be idiotic, especially with the fact that Crofts has the chance of being Vivie’s biological father. In addition, Crofts is trying to talk Vivie into marrying him he states “I am a safe man from the money point of view” (Act III) and “My wife shan’t be troubled with business” (Act III), he is trying to juxtapose himself with Frank and allow Vive to see that he is the safe choice to marry and has stability in money while also being a well-rounded man. The problem with this tactic is that firstly, Crofts does not realize that Vivie, a representation of the future, is a new woman and does not need a man to support her in life. Secondly, through his actions throughout the play, …show more content…
This idea of a societal role helped lead Victorian Era woman to realize that they did not have to depend their living on men. Although the essay did not mention the use of the play to compare gender roles between the twenty first century and the Victorian