Anger Quote by Mark Ravenhill
“The title's so upfront. It gives fair warning about the play's content. I'm writing about a kind of disenchantment, an anger, but quite a cool 90's anger, at a time when we're not very good at openly being angry. . . . I don't think I ever thought the title was titillating. I thought it was incredibly catchy. If the play is about the reduction in human relations down to a consumerist rationale, then thematically, the title is entirely linked into the thesis of the play.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Shopping and F***ing, 1996
The title warns audiences that the play critiques consumerist reduction of human relationships, reflecting cool 90s anger at suppressed emotions.
In simple terms: Title signals consumerist critique and suppressed anger.
Key Takeaway
Notice how titles can frame a work’s thesis.
Themes
consumerism
anger
modernity
theatre
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
theatrical
When to use this quote
- producing a play
- marketing
- audience expectation
Key Concepts
social critique
cultural commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the title shape your expectations?
- Can a title fully convey a play’s depth?
A Different Perspective
The title may oversimplify complex themes.
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