Bouncers is regarded as Godbers finest work. :: English Literature

Bouncers is regarded as Godbers finest work. As a political play, we see Bouncers as being successful in being published during the time drinking was a British culture., where it was done so much. Obviously, like nowadays, the government wanted to show that was a big problem. Godbers comedy in the play shows a much more funny side to the subject whilst also showing the typical ways of what the young people during that time did. He shows the funny side of the way in which young people act whilst also showing a more serious subject in suggesting that drink is changing the nation. We see it in all of the characters. For example, the lads were talking amongst themselves very nicely before they go, however, once they leave, a fight breaks out in the club when they have had a little too much to drink. This is typical of the time and many people were actually getting killed because of serious over drinking or getting run over etc. Not enough was being done by the government at the time to somehow stop what was a huge problem in Britain. At the time, people were being influenced by the music of the day such as the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. Those bands were really considered as the turning point in the British way of thinking and many blamed them for how Britain has changed in the last 50 years. The time at which Godber wrote the play makes me think even more into this idea of Godber wanting to underline the drinking culture of Britain. After all, it was not just drinking that he wanted to make people understand. There are many other subjects that branch off from being drunk like hooliganism in football, which was as serious for Godber back then as it is for us today. Teenage pregnancies are another one. When drinking is linked with subjects such as this, it makes the subject even more important and interesting. My Personal Response to the task This play...I feel would be more acceptable for people in year 10 and above. As it does have mild swearing and actions that should be censored to 13 years and below. It might not appeal to them either as it contrasts the English way of life when you are in your adult hood. The things older people would find amusing would probably be confusing for a younger audience, so it would actually appeal to 14 years and above as there would be more of an understanding. Parents may not even agree to their children viewing this play, and it would probably be