It becomes apparent early that there is a disconnect in Sean and Liz's relationship. When Liz asks Sean to sort things out in his life he vaguely agrees, opening his eyes wide an d pretending that he is listening to her. Liz disapproves of Sean's friendship with Ed, feeling as though Ed is holding him back. Liz wants desperately for Sean to get out more, and spend more time with her and her friends. Sean however even though acting like he wants to change at this point has no intentions to do any of the things Liz wants him to. There is a divide between Liz and her more middle class friends and Sean and Ed, who partake in more working class behaviours, such as going to the pub. Working Class. Pub. Beer. Messy Clothing Middle Class. Davis and Di. Restaurant Art style clothing/extravagant hat. Theatre. I think that Sean is being pulled by Liz to a middle class lifestyle, going to restaurant's and feeling obliged to go to theatre's and visit buildings. However he is content spending time with Ed, going to the pub, playing video games, and leading a working class lifestyle as it is what he is used to.

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