Lost Latchkeys

The supposedly lost latchkeys of Daphne and Joanna symbolize their lack of self-awareness, as both characters use the excuse of losing their keys to justify their intrusion into Garry’s life. By claiming to have misplaced their keys, they attempt to present themselves as innocent and in need of help, but their actions are transparent and predictable to Garry, is inner circle, and the audience. The keys symbolize their inability to recognize the obviousness of their manipulative behavior, as they believe their attempts at seduction and cleverness are original when they are, in fact, entirely predictable. This lack of self-awareness adds to the comedic effect of their characters.

Pyjamas and Dressing Gown

When both Daphne and Joanna emerge from the spare room wearing Garry’s pyjamas and dressing gown, it symbolizes Joanna’s participation in a predictable pattern of behavior. By repeating Daphne’s earlier...