Social Themes in Jo & Helen's Relationship
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Social Themes in Jo & Helen's Relationship

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What aspect of Jo's character surprises Jimmie the most when they kiss?

  • Her dress sense
  • Her lack of fear regarding societal judgment (correct)
  • Her intelligence
  • Her financial stability

    • Helen fully supports her daughter Jo in her choices.

    False

    How does Jo respond to Geoffrey's anger over her provocative questions?

    She apologizes for being rude and disrespectful.

    Helen rejects people who do not conform to society's ________.

    <p>norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their attitudes or behaviors:

    <p>Jimmie = Surprised at Jo's tolerance towards his skin color Jo = Curious about sexual diversity Helen = Concerned with social reputation Geoffrey = Criticized for his feminine qualities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jo appreciate about Geoffrey as they get to know each other?

    <p>His emotional care and capacity to manage the home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jo has a positive view of poverty and does not feel ashamed of her financial situation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jo ask Geoffrey about that leads to her realization of insensitivity?

    <p>Provocative questions about his sexual life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jo associate womanhood with?

    <p>Motherhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Helen's character represents an open-minded acceptance of diversity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of societal standards as depicted in the content?

    <p>Appearances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jo's attitude surprises Geof because he believes that __________ was natural in women.

    <p>motherhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their attitudes:

    <p>Jo = Open-minded acceptance of diversity Helen = Judgmental and conservative Geof = Traditional views on motherhood Geoffrey = Socially isolated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jo suggest about family roles?

    <p>They should depend on individual preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By the end of the play, all characters have experienced changes in their social status.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Helen's decision to go have a drink while her daughter is in labor highlight?

    <p>Hypocrisy of societal standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jo long for in her life?

    <p>Financial independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Helen completely understands Jo and Geof's partnership as based on mutual respect.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jo wish for in regard to her living situation?

    <p>A room of her own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jo wants to get out of her mother's sight as soon as she can get a bit of ________.

    <p>money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their significance:

    <p>Jo's desire for privacy = Emotional independence Geof's support = Mutual respect Helen's views = Rigid and judgmental Jo's financial goals = Self-sufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jo feel is emphasized by her forced physical closeness with her mother?

    <p>Her lack of privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Helen frequently supports Jo's lifestyle choices.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Jo respond when her mother mocks her and Geof's partnership?

    <p>She defends her right to lead her own life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What themes do Geoffrey's nursery rhymes reflect in the play?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Helen makes Jo part of the decision-making process regarding their new apartment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complex issues do the moments of childlike singing compel the characters to reflect on?

    <p>Dependence and independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Helen's attitude towards the apartment reveals her desire to escape her own ________.

    <p>responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rhetorical question does Helen use to counter Jo's critiques?

    <p>What more do you want?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the character with their perspective on the apartment:

    <p>Jo = Critical and frustrated Helen = Defensive and nostalgic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the nursery rhymes bring to the characters' views on their lives?

    <p>A dimension of optimism and naiveté.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The characters' singing moments both interrupt and reinforce the ________ in the play.

    <p>deeper themes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Helen's ring symbolize in the play?

    <p>Romantic failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jo expresses dissatisfaction with their living conditions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Helen blame for their financial situation?

    <p>Her mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jo mentions that her shoes let __________.

    <p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their sentiments:

    <p>Helen = Persevering despite challenges Jo = Dissatisfied and longing for better Geof = Supportive friend Peter = Source of disappointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jo say about her future earnings?

    <p>They are uncertain and distant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Both Helen and Jo end the play with stable relationships.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common experience do Helen and Jo share by the end of the play?

    <p>They are both ring- and boyfriend-less.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Jo & Helen's Relationship

    • Jo's open-mindedness contrasts with Helen's judgmental nature
    • Helen prioritizes social reputation over her daughter's well-being, demonstrated by her fear and reaction to Jo's pregnancy
    • Helen's criticism of poverty and societal norms extends even to her own circumstances
    • Jo desires independence and seeks emotional and financial freedom
    • Both women face romantic failure and struggle with economic insecurity

    Jo's Values

    • Jo embraces diversity and challenges traditional gender roles
    • She accepts Jimmie, a black man, without prejudice
    • Jo appreciates Geoffrey's domesticity and support
    • She challenges traditional expectations of women's roles, claiming she doesn't want to be a mother

    Play's Symbolism

    • The apartment's poor state symbolizes the characters' living conditions and financial instability
    • Helen's rings represent failed romantic hopes and broken promises

    Social Commentary

    • The play highlights social change, both in terms of race and gender, and the difficulty people face in accepting this change
    • The play criticizes societal hypocrisy, where appearances and social pressures overshadow more important values like family support
    • It suggests that despite material hardships, people have the potential for greatness and personal achievement
    • The contrasting viewpoints of Jo and Helen offer a lens through which to examine social change and the acceptance of diversity

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    Explore the intricate dynamics between Jo and Helen as they navigate societal expectations, personal desires, and economic struggles. This quiz examines the symbolic elements of the play and how they reflect social change and gender norms. Test your understanding of the characters' values and the social commentary presented in their relationship.

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