question of class
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A question of class
In the plays Perfect Days and Cuba, one of the main themes explored by Liz Lochhead is the question of class. The differences between the -classes has always been an issue in Scotland and is dealt with in the plays in very different ways. In Cuba the two main families, from different backgrounds, are compared and contrasted, while in Perfect Days the class difference is highlighted by the desire and efforts of the daughter to leave her own working class roots behind.
In the play Cuba it is clear from the beginning that the girls, Barbara and Bernadette are best friends, even although they come from different backgrounds. Barbara Procter is the only child of a well off doctor, while Bernadette comes from a less fortunate family whos dad is a butcher. Barbara is an only child but longs for brothers and sisters.
"Wish I wasn't an only one."
Bernadette comes from a much larger family. She has six brothers and thinks they are "toe-rags". Having large families is regarded as working class, and something to be looked down upon, Bernadette is
"one of those Griggs that Breed like Pigs"
Immediately the different classes are established...