Relationship between Cliff and Alison in “Look Back in Anger"

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Analyze the relationship between Cliff and Alison in Look Back in Anger NU The relationship between Cliff Lewis and Alison Porter is important in John Osborne s play Look Back in Anger Cliff gives Alison kindness and support when Jimmy shows cruelty Their bond is very friendly warm and protective but not romantic or sexual Cliff as Comfort for Alison Cliff is very different from Jimmy Jimmy often shouts at Alison but Cliff gives her affection and care He treats her like a sister and protects her peace In Act I Alison asks Cliff You think I should tell him about the baby Cliff comforts her by saying It ll be all right you see Tell him This shows Cliff has a caring role in Jimmy and Allison's relationship He gives Alison courage to speak which Jimmy never gives Friendship Not Romance Cliff and Alison sometimes act playfully but it

is never sexual Their closeness is natural and innocent Cliff plays a vital role in balancing Jimmy s harsh anger Critics see him as the peace-maker of the house He helps Alison survive emotionally in her troubled marriage Their friendship is a safe space where Alison finds relief from Jimmy s cruelty Cliff s Loyalty and Role in the Household Cliff also shows loyalty to both Alison and Jimmy Though he dislikes Jimmy s cruelty he stays in the household His warmth keeps the atmosphere less tense Without Cliff Alison would feel more alone in her suffering In short the relationship between Cliff and Alison is protective and kind Cliff acts as her friend brother and comforter He gives Alison the strength to survive Jimmy s anger and cruelty

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