Questions for "Our friends in the North"

How does Mary change and how does this represent the wider context?

Mary changes in the second clip from the first clip because shes much more independent, she's now studying and sticks up for herself in several moments of the argument. However Tosca continues to pick Mary apart when she doesnt reply. This can show a slight behaviour of Mary from the first clip and can show her weaknesses.
Tosca and Mary have children now which can make them seem like a happy family however it seems to have made them drift apart and Mary says "We were too young" this represents a strong - willed attitude in Mary and that shes now more up to date with women rights and independency.


What signs are there that Tosca and Mary hold different ideologies? Who is struggling with the shift in hegemony?

Throughout the second clip Tosca seems in control. Tosca's ideology is that the woman should pay their way and should not take their husband and family for granted. Tosca says "Im forgotten about these days" Mary used to show affection for Tosca a lot but now she's gained independence by studying she has her own life to live and Tosca shows he's offended by this. Tosca refers to "paying different women" to do the jobs he expects Mary to do. Mary thinks that women have the right to do what is best for themselves and look after their family. Tosca is struggling with the shift in hegemony as Mary has gained independence and is moving forward and doing something productive, Tosca doesnt approve of this and thinks she should cater more to him.