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How does Alan Bennett reveal the character of Irene Ruddock through the monologue ‘Lady of Letters’?
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ENGLISH COURSE WORK Rhiannon Jones 10SJP How does Alan Bennett reveal the character of Irene Ruddock through the monologue 'Lady of Letters'? Alan Bennett reveals the character of Irene Ruddock in a variety of ways using dramatic devices. He paints an interesting and detailed picture of Irene. The stage directions he uses are particularly interesting. The audience finds her mostly in plain furnished rooms with her sitting next to or near a window. The lack of décor might suggest her lack of interest indoors. This also suggests that she doesn't have very many visitors and friends, as it hasn't any evidence of any visitors. This is later proven when she refers to her pen as 'a real friend', this reveals to the audience the absence of communication within Irene Ruddocks life. The audience also see her desperately trying to make a connection with the lady who passed away. She'd spent years thinking...
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