How does Willy Russell explore the theme of conformity in “Terraces”?

... How does Willy Russell explore the theme of conformity in "Terraces" The title "Terraces" implies two of the most important themes in the play. They are the football terraces houses. Football terraces are a group of houses joined together side-to-side, they were built in the industrial revolution. In this community everyone knows each other business, it is very much like a soap opera. The neighbours get together and have a drink in their local pub; the pub is the centre of their community. In the opening scene we are in a pub and introduced to Eddy, Joey, John and Joyce. The men are acting to their sexual stereotype. The men are shouting loudly about the latest results of the football. "They hack him down" the language used to describe the game is typically exaggerated imagery is connected with violence. The second scene in which Danny is introduced contrasts with scene 1 because they

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