The Character of Doris in 'A Cream Cracker Under the Settee' by Alan Bennett The melancholy of life, death and old age, are one of the many issues dealt with, in Alan Bennett’s heart-rending tale. It tells the story of an isolated, fragile, elderly woman, who feels ensnared in a modernised society in which she strives for her sovereignty and prominence. In a culture where the old are forgotten, neglected and depicted as useless. ‘A Cream Cracker Under The Settee’ seems to be the perfect title of the play as the double entendre epitomizes this remarkably. In addition, another reason for the dramatic piece being called ‘A Cream Cracker Under The Settee’. Is because a cream cracker was indeed found under a settee in the play, this makes the title rather ironic. As the title in many ways also symbolises the character of Doris as she is depicted as a lost soul, abandoned, waiting to be found and cared for. Throughout ‘Cream Cracker’, the protagonist: Doris, speaks to an unseen audience, this could be seen to be another allegory used to signify the title of the play. As although the audience is unseen to Doris as ‘the cream cracker under the settee’ is unnoticed, this may be used to indicate that although the object is concealed, this does not make it any less important than the objects that are perceived. Doris as a tragic woman confides her anguish and despondency in the spectators, placing, yet involving the audience into the position of a voyeur, or an eavesdropper, in which they are given an insiders’ view of the protagonist life. The stream of consciousness of the narrator in which, her revealing herself unwittingly to the viewer... ... middle of paper ... .... I learn from ‘Cream Cracker Under The Settee’ of Bennett’s political views on society’s rejection of the elderly and the consequences of these actions. Bennett’s use of language and presentational devices provides the audience of contemporary society an in depth analysis of the implications of old age, hence rrevolutionising my perceptions of the elderly society. Old age is immentient event most people in today’s cilvilisation will encounter during the cause of their, Controversionally getting across to me as a audience member that society has the power to evolutionise the government policies on the elderly, Causing me to become more aware of how today’s policies and social problems may affect us in the future as it up to us as the new generation to decide whether it will be something to dread or look forward to.
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A social problem is an issue that is defined by society to be exactly that; an issue. This can range from issues such as murder; which is commonly agreed on in Australia, or to issues such as smoking or loud music being played in parks, where only certain individuals in society see it as a problem. Unemployment in Australia is considered to be a social problem, due to it affecting around 6 percent of Australia’s population (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2014). If unemployment only affected a few people then it could be said that those individuals being lazy or could not hold down a job, but due to it affecting a majority of society it then becomes a social problem.
We do not live in a perfect society otherwise we would not require an escape. Many of the major social issues involve an emphasis on keeping our heads down and working that we are taught throughout our lives; An ignorance of mental health issues; A lack of acceptance of alternative relationship styles, sexual orientations, or gender identities.
Imminent within modern society is the growth of two antagonistic classes and their struggle, which eventually absorbs all social relations.
Mankind has always wondered about the future and what is in store for society. The key to success
Crone, J. (2011) How Can We Solve Our Social Problems? (2nd ed.), Los Angeles, CA: Sage
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...roduce into our lives and culture, the more problems begin to arise, it is time that some major steps need to be taken to help stop this problem, and I hope that some of the solutions outlined above will be a good start.
‘Sociological Imagination' as explained by C. Wright Mills is an individual's ability to recognize the connection between the course of their own lives and the role that historical and societal changes play in the personal decisions they make (Mills, 1959). Unaware of the effect of this connection on the kind of people they are becoming, they are unable to solve personal troubles as they look for solutions within themselves as a biographical entity (Mills, 1959). They fail to identify the structural transformation that is responsible for their private troubles. Dilemmas that individuals face within themselves or amongst direct relations with others are known as personal troubles (Mills, 1959). In contrast, public issues, are troubles that