(i) Look at the separation between the couple; they could not be further from each other even if they tried. They both look as if they are in their own worlds and wish to stay segregated from the other. Liz is focused on the tv and Ray appears to be in a world of his own.
(ii) This is a very threatening posture displayed by Liz, it is clear that this is a very destructive relationship. Ray is looking away, ignoring the threat that is present. Does he care or is he just hoping that the display of anger will soon pass.
(iii) The dogs looks like he is in trouble. Ears down, head lowered and eyes slightly raised. With the knowledge that Ray is an alcoholic, could only be a minor thing that the animal has done wrong. Either way it is an intense situation, it is clear to imagine what is going to happen next.
(iv) The making of a cup of tea. It is clear that there is something besides hate and resentment in their relationship. This is the first of the images seen to far where the eyes do not solely focus on the figures. The attention is on the state of the house itself, it’s rundown, patchy, tatty nature.
(v) Probably a rare moment of affection being displayed here. The battle pauses for a brief moment of piece. From the other compositions is must be a horrible household to live in, but there is something. It does however beg the question of what is holding the household together. It is clear that it is not love, is it the fear of not being together.
From looking at the images as a set it is obviously an unhealthy working class environment; where children (and the adults themselves) are going to suffer. The images not only portray the problems within the relationship, but also the state of the surroundings in which they live.
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