Theory question 105
Other Set Texts: Non-African DramaLiterature 2, Section B: Non-African Drama. George Bernard Shaw: Arms and the Man
Compare and contrast the characters of Louka and Raina in the play.
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Model answer
Raina: daughter of the Petkoffs; romantic, idealistic, poses; truthful underneath, falls for Bluntschli.
Louka: servant; proud, ambitious, realistic, defiant of her class.
Similar: both young, attractive, both engaged to/involved with Sergius; both deceive.
Contrast: Raina rich and sheltered, Louka poor; Raina romantic, Louka practical.
Ends: Raina with Bluntschli, Louka with Sergius.
Explanation
Show likenesses and differences with examples.