August Strindberg presents, in the play Miss Julie, a scenario of women strengths in the society (Leckie 21). One of the major characters, Miss Julie, is recuperating from a broken relationship. Two of her servants Kristin and Jean are talking about her in bad light explaining how mad she is and finding it hard to recover. The characters and personality of Miss Julie, in this case, identifies class and gender differences as the primary theme in this play. In her superiority, Miss Julie has both Jean and Kristin as her servants. However, these two also seem to have better qualities and enjoy happiness, something Miss Julie seems to lack. Identified as the primary theme, class and gender differences, helps develop the plot in this play, and understanding of all character's contribution in the play. This paper provides an analysis of this theme and how the play in its language setting, structure and action brings explains this theme.
Class and gender difference is evident in the first description given early in the play. To begin with, class difference is seen in the work done by Kristin. In the preface of the plays, it explains that she is the cook, and the story begins as she fries something in the pan, "Kristin stands by the stove frying something in the pan. She is wearing a light-colored cotton dress and an apron". This is typical of servants' duties, and a true presentation of social class differences. In its setting, the play portrays this theme in several ways. Actions begin in the kitchen with the two servants talking in low tones, and they seem to be talking about Miss Julie. This sets the platform for expectation of future wrangles to occur between these people.
[...] This is typical of servants' duties, and a true presentation of social class differences. In its setting, the play portrays this theme in several ways. Actions begin in the kitchen with the two servants talking in low tones, and they seem to be talking about Miss Julie. This sets the platform for expectation of future wrangles to occur between these people. Moreover, class and gender difference is seen in interaction between Miss Julie and Jean. Though superior to Jean in class and social matters, Miss Julie appears inferior to her servant in other moral and gender matters. [...]
[...] His fear is the damages that a relationship would cause to Miss Julie. Subsequent events all aim at developing this theme. Works cited Strindberg, August. Miss Julie. New York. A&C Black Leckie, William, H. August Strindberg's Miss Julie: A Script and Production Analysis. [...]
[...] For this reason, she climbs down her social status (Leckie 21) and decides to follow her heart. Jean, however, is wary of the situation and tries to avoid commitment as much as possible. All these actions in the play only help to develop the theme. Conclusion Gender and class differences are the primary theme explained by many activities in this play. The primary characters contributing to this are Miss Julie and Jean. Miss Julie has feelings for Jean who, on the other hand, is wary of such an affair. [...]
[...] Themes in Miss Julie: Gender and class differences August Strindberg presents, in the play Miss Julie, a scenario of women strengths in the society (Leckie 21). One of the major characters, Miss Julie, is recuperating from a broken relationship. Two of her servants Kristin and Jean are talking about her in bad light explaining how mad she is and finding it hard to recover. The characters and personality of Miss Julie, in this case, identifies class and gender differences as the primary theme in this play. [...]
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