What are the misfortunes in Alison s life in Look Back in Anger NU In John Osborne s - Look Back in Anger Alison Porter the wife of Jimmy Porter suffers many misfortunes that make her life painful and lonely Her misfortune reflects pain loss and discontent She represents women in post-war Britain who faced broken marriages class conflicts and emotional neglect Loveless Marriage and Class Conflict Alison marries Jimmy against her parents wishes but her marriage is full of quarrels She recalls Jimmy s reaction to her parents opposition Jimmy went into battle with his axe swinging round his head Act II Their relationship is poisoned by class differences Alison comes from an upper-class family while Jimmy belongs to the working class Jimmy mocks her background and Alison feels trapped between her husband and her family Neglect and Emotional Hurt Jimmy is often cruel and neglects Alison s feelings