In Willy Russell's Educating Rita, the issues of class inequalities and the choices of education are the key themes of the play. These ideas are convey through not only by the character of Frank and Rita and their uses of language but also the dramatic technique employed. Class differences are clearly illustrated at the beginning of the play, in the relationship between Frank and Rita. Class differences are especially evident when Rita assumes that an …
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…teacher, lover and human being have crippled him and made it difficult for him to reach his full potential. Education will not be his escape, instead it is the influence of Rita, whose interest him and whose shining example of determination and energy are what motivate and inspire him to get going again. Overall, Educating Rita has presented the main issues of class inequality and education effectively through the characters, language and the dramatic techniques.