Justin

Details:
Justin Anderson is a social worker in his late thirties or his early forties. He is:
*Neat and precise.
*Full of his own importanceRelationships:

*Sceptical – about the play’s success. He doesn't believe in the patients' ability.
*Cynical – about the possibility of rehabilitation for his patients


Justin’s relationships are mainly involved with Lewis and the inmates. His relationship with Lewis is one of sarcasm where he doesn’t believe in Lewis and his abilities to make the inmates come out of their shell like he was requested.


His relationship with the inmates is also one of sarcasm and also can come across as arrogant towards them thinking he is a lot better than them

Conflict:
At the start of the play it is very hard for Lewis to gain Justin’s respect. As soon as something goes wrong the project becomes an experiment and must be cancelled.

Motivation/Goals:

I’d keep everything in track to look after the patients.
Make sure everyone is having fun and organised.

Key quotes:

‘’Sorry is such an easy word to say, you don’t greater disasters do you ‘’
‘’Lewis , they all have to be back in their wards at four. ‘’
‘’Come on everyone back to your wards.’’
‘Marvellous. Just marvellous, Lewis. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. A few down the front were a bit quiet, but what can you expect from the catatonics, right? And the cast! Didn’t think it was possible. Came right out of their shells. They blossomed. Blossomed!’ (84)

by Pete & Xav
 
Other points to note about Justin:
Represents the inadequacies of the mental health system in the 70’s and conflicting ideas about treatment eg. high art vs electric shock
Has had Roy complaining to him every day about Lewis’ direction but doesn’t actively support Lewis.
Is patronising towards Lewis
Doesn’t seem to understand the patients he is trying to help