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Introduction:
The plot of Educating Rita depends on two acting persons. Other characters, Denny and Trish for example, are involved only in an indirect way into the action; they only have a passive influence on the main-characters. None intervenes in the later rising conflict, like Mrs. Pearce in the parallel play Pygmalion does. Her function as a "buffer" between the main-character and her way of keeping them down to earth in a neutral and reasonable way by pointing out their mistakes are reflecting in the new-invented character of Mr. Wright, the caretaker of the University.
Mr. Wright
Mr. Wright is the old caretaker of the University. The most people say ironically, that he is one of the fixtures. He has seen many teacher and countless students coming and going.
His education is not very high, but on a solid standard; in his long career he learnt very much, because he does not the world pass by. He has ever an open ear for everyone and watches his environment with open eyes. Even if he is out of the working class he enjoys a reputation as a rational, sensible and respected man.
He knows about Franks problems and tries to confront him with it.
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