Comparing The Two Acts Of Cloud 9 - 1488 Words

Compare and contrast the two Acts of Cloud 9, and examine the extent to which the play is about sexual liberation. This essay will examine the degree to which Cloud 9 is about sexual liberation and to compare and contrast its differences and or similarities within Act One and Act Two. It will also examine the codes of behaviour related to sexuality and interpersonal relationships within this play, explore some of the character’s personal relationships with sex and sexuality and how they use their sexuality as a coping mechanism within the context of the play. It will also examine character traits and their ability or inability to cope with their their sexuality within the play. Clive is the first act’s protagonist, he appears to be the†¦show more content†¦Clive appears to talk to Betty in a manner that is condescending and demeaning to how she feels and addresses her like she is an idiot and downplays her feelings by talking to her as if she is a child. Clive battles to keep his family in line and following a correct and proper righteous path, he is racist and firmly believes the African natives to be savages that can only ever be tamed by his firm forthcoming British discipline. An example of Clive’s racism can be seen in the first opening lines of Act one. What this means is that Clive believes that as a white man everyone should obey his every command and respect him. When Clive talks about being a â€Å"father† which is a synonym for â€Å"master.† Another example of Clive’s racism again takes place within Act One. You’d hardly notice that the fellow’s black. Joshua’s response is interesting because it would suggest that Clive’s racism and controlling behaviour has somewhat brain washed Joshua into thinking has race is lesser than that of a white man and by emulating behaviour and actions like Clive will make him white. Even so his principles are very clear, he proceeds to engage in an affair with Mrs Saunders breaking his own code of fidelity that he insistently tries to imbue on his wife Betty. Clive remains the strong over