Job Interview

The job interview that bookends the play symbolizes judgment and self-evaluation. It reflects Fleabag's emotional journey, from a woman who deflects her guilt and pain with humor to someone forced to confront her actions and their consequences. The Male Voice in the interview parallels Fleabag’s own moral failings, as both characters seek redemption for their mistakes. The interview setting, with its formal structure, contrasts with the chaotic and unfiltered nature of Fleabag's life, symbolizing her internal desire for stability and resolution while highlighting the difficulty of achieving it.

Cleaning the Flat

Harry cleaning the flat whenever he breaks up with Fleabag symbolizes his attempt to impose order and control over the chaos of their relationship. It reflects his need to create a sense of closure and cleanliness, not just in a physical sense, but emotionally as well. By tidying the flat, Harry tries to...