Feelin' stronger

In these scenes we witness Rita's development in writing some essays. At first she cannot write following the set conventions for essays. Either she quotes too much other authors when writing about a specific one, or she writes very few words. She thinks short is good if it goes to the point. But Frank tells her that doesn't always mean correct.

She believes that attending the course is helping her open her eyes more. She views her surrounding environment as one which lacks culture as a way of living. She believes people she knows do not enjoy life as they have got used to living day by day without trully enjoying it.

She feels stronger if going to class. She mentions her husband is afraid of her becoming stronger. I believe he is afraid of loosing Rita if she becomes more educated. He may think that once she gets an education, she will want more for her life and so will want a better, more educated husband. I think Rita is not that kind of person and that what she expects of getting an education is not necessarily a way out of the working-class environment, but a way of expressing herself and feeling good with herself and her environment.