A Taste of Honey – Shelagh Delaney – Themes: Hope and Disappointment

A concise resource exploring how hope and disappointment shape A Taste of Honey.

This resource examines fragile hope, emotional neglect, unreliable relationships, poverty, social judgement and the unresolved ending.

Key features:

• Clear analysis of hope and disappointment in the play
• Focus on Jo, Helen, Geof, Jimmie and Peter
• Exploration of the title, setting, structure and symbolism
• Activities to reinforce and practise key concepts
• Detailed answer key included