Pinter attributes social violence to deep-seated resentment. Investigate the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia, particularly Bosnia-Herzegovina, or other regions affected by late-twentieth-century civil conflicts, such as Rwanda. Assess the role of long-standing grudges in these events and compare them to the personal conflicts depicted in Pinter's play.

Examine the feminist movement from the 1960s onward. Does Ruth embody the feminist ideal of a liberated woman, or is she a reflection of a man's (Pinter's) conception of a free woman?

"Subtext" is generally defined as "the underlying action beneath the words" or "the unspoken words." In The Homecoming, analyze the conversation, the manner in which it is conducted, and the subtext in the opening scene of Act II.

There are numerous instances of recollection in The Homecoming, such as Ruth's memories of her past career as a model, Lenny's memories of meeting a woman by the docks, and Max's memories of Jessie. Consider how accurately these memories represent the past and how they are used to influence the present situation.

Both Ruth in The Homecoming and Kate in Old Times ultimately gain control over their circumstances. Compare and contrast the methods they use to achieve these positions of power. What role does "selective memory" play in these power dynamics?