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Burke & Hare

by Piers Ashworth, Nick Moorcroft

Angus, a working-class narrator, addresses the audience directly to introduce the gritty and hypocritical world of 1828 Edinburgh. He establishes the contrast between the city's 'Enlightenment' reputation and the reality of its impoverished citizens and debauched medical students.

The Talented Mr. Ripley

by Anthony Minghella

Tom Ripley arrives in Italy and immediately assumes the identity of Dickie Greenleaf when he meets Meredith Logue, a wealthy socialite. The two bond over their shared desire to hide their privileged backgrounds, unaware that Tom is actually a working-class imposter. This scene establishes Tom's quick-thinking nature and the ease with which he can manipulate his identity.

The Return

by Reg Cribb

Steve, a disillusioned working-class Australian man, confronts a writer about the cycle of poverty and boredom in the suburbs. He explains how a lack of purpose and the pressure of societal expectations can lead a man to pick up a gun.

The Call

by Patricia Cornelius

Chunk, a working-class man, experiences a violent moment of clarity where he rejects societal expectations of success. He rails against the traditional markers of achievement, such as wealth and status, declaring himself finally free from the 'hoax' of modern life.

Who's Afraid of the Working Class

by Christos Tsiolkas, Patricia Cornelius, Melissa Reeves, rew Bovell

Rhonda, a working-class mother, reflects on her life and fertility before recounting the devastating moment she learned her children died in a fire while seeking shelter in a charity bin.